Camera Systems Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

Qualcomm is looking for a Camera Systems Engineer in San Diego to focus on Image Quality Evaluation for embedded imaging solutions. Responsibilities include developing IQ evaluation systems, defining metrics, and performing IQ evaluations for various camera features and algorithms.

Responsibilities

Develop Image Quality (IQ) Evaluation Systems for Mobile, Automotive, and IoT cameras, covering aspects like tone, color, texture, noise, resolution, and artifacts.
Define and generate datasets and IQ aspects/metrics for camera imaging features (e.g., HDR, Noise Reduction, Depth/Bokeh).
Develop SW tools for lab test automation, metric analysis, and report generation.
Perform IQ evaluation for internal camera solutions, including fundamental Imaging Blocks and advanced Imaging Features.
Generate IQ Evaluation reports and communicate results to development teams for IQ feature improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Good understanding of various camera imaging algorithms (e.g., Denoising, Sharpening, 3A, color management, depth and bokeh, multi-frame/multi-exposure processing).
Good understanding of Image Quality (IQ) aspects, IQ evaluation methodologies and metrics.
Knowledge/experience in designing and setting-up camera IQ lab tests and real-life test scenarios.
Knowledge/experience in developing objective IQ metrics.
Knowledge/experience in machine learning algorithms for computer vision or computational photography.
Knowledge in camera sensor and modules.
Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
Strong communication skills in generating IQ reports and communicating with the development team.

Desired Qualifications

Passion for camera systems and image quality evaluation.
Experience with Snapdragon chipsets and their imaging capabilities is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.