Camera Firmware Engineer

Job Title

Camera Firmware Engineer

Role Summary

Develop firmware and contribute to ASIC/IP development for camera subsystems within Qualcomm's Camera Engineering team. Work with cross-functional teams to define, model, design, verify, implement, and document block- and SoC-level features for high-performance, low-power products.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Preferred experience: at least 6+ months with architecture/design tools, scripting/programming, and design verification methods; works under supervision with decision-making scoped to team-level tasks.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include design support, verification, and documentation for camera-related IP/SoC components.

• Support definition, modeling, design (digital and/or analog), optimization, verification, validation, implementation, and documentation of IP (block/SoC) development.
• Assist in creating architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and system simulations from system-level requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop implementation strategies that meet system and customer requirements.
• Support evaluation of design flow from high-level design through synthesis, place-and-route, timing, and power analysis or custom circuit/layout flow.
• Use EDA and design tools (for example, RTL-to-GDS flows and Virtuoso) to implement and verify designs.
• Produce technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects and communicate status and issues to stakeholders.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience expected for successful candidates.

• Must-have: Practical knowledge of ASIC/IP development and lifecycle (design, verification, implementation) and familiarity with EDA flows and tools.
• Must-have: Experience with architecture and design tools, scripting tools, and programming languages sufficient to support design and verification tasks.
• Must-have: Familiarity with design verification methods and the ability to contribute to verification activities.
• Must-have: Ability to write clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with engineering teams.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with RTL-to-GDS flows, Virtuoso, firmware for camera or imaging subsystems, and proficiency in C/C++ or other embedded languages.
• Nice-to-have: Prior exposure to algorithms related to imaging, Android integration, or system-level firmware development.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.