Camera Software Application Engineer — Sr. Staff

Job Title

Camera Software Application Engineer — Sr. Staff

Role Summary

Senior software engineer supporting OEM customers on camera and embedded software for Qualcomm reference designs. The role focuses on debugging, optimizing, integrating camera subsystems, and providing hands-on technical support during product development and launch.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Experience guidance per degree: PhD with 4+ years, Master's with 5+ years, Bachelor's with 6+ years of relevant software applications engineering or software development experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to OEMs and internal teams across camera and embedded software stacks.

• Assist OEMs with design integration, debugging, and performance/power optimization for camera solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve software and driver issues on Qualcomm reference platforms.
• Read and produce technical specifications and requirements; document findings and fixes.
• Customize software features and support product bring-up, including sensor/driver integration.
• Work in Linux/Android development environments; use tools like git and build systems.
• Provide on-site or remote customer support for urgent issues and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Core technical must-haves and useful additional skills.

Must-have:

• Software applications engineering or software development experience supporting embedded systems and customers.
• 3+ years experience programming in C/C++, Java, Python, or similar languages.
• 3+ years experience with debugging techniques and problem solving on embedded platforms.
• Experience with driver architecture, reading/writing technical specifications, and customer-facing support.

Nice-to-have:

• Android camera stack/framework and Android/Linux multimedia development experience.
• Camera ISP pipeline, image signal processing, 3A algorithms, tuning, and camera performance optimization.
• Experience with JTAG debugging, sensor/VCM/flash drivers, MIPI, I2C, GPIOs, V4L2.
• Real-time OS or microkernel programming on ARM or Hexagon; APK/Eclipse development experience.

Education Requirements

Degree required: one of the following or equivalent practical experience — Bachelor's in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (with 6+ years relevant experience); Master's in those fields (with 5+ years); or PhD in those fields (with 4+ years). The posting allows equivalent work experience in place of formal degrees.

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.