Senior Software Product Application Engineer - Video SoC

Job Title

Senior Software Product Application Engineer - Video SoC

Role Summary

Technical product application role focused on defining and driving adoption of Video SoC software and system-level solutions. Acts as a software-oriented product application owner across Camera/Video SoC platforms.

Works with cross-functional teams to align software strategy for boot flow, BSP, SDK, middleware and Linux-based system architecture.

Experience Level

Senior - minimum ~5 years relevant experience; 8+ years strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include translating customer and ecosystem needs into software/system solutions and coordinating software strategy across platforms.

• Analyze customer requirements and product architectures to define SoC software and system-level solutions.
• Serve as software-focused product application owner for Video SoC stack: boot flow, BSP, SDK, middleware.
• Evaluate and validate firmware and system architecture proposals; assess feasibility, risks, and maintainability.
• Coordinate with other Camera/Video SoC product managers to align Linux versioning, kernel maintenance approach, and SDK interfaces.
• Define where cross-SoC software consistency is required and where platform divergence is necessary.
• Consolidate product and competitor benchmarking data and produce analytical reports to drive performance and differentiation.
• Support customer-facing technical activities and periodic travel (approximately four times per year).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for successful performance in this role.

• At least 5 years of relevant product/application experience (8+ years preferred) working with embedded firmware or system software.
• Hands-on experience or equivalent technical depth in embedded Linux-based systems and Linux subsystems.
• Strong ability to independently assess firmware constraints, implementation risks, and system-level trade-offs.
• Experience with programming and debugging in languages such as C/C++, Python, or Java (practical exposure expected).
• Analytical problem-solving skills and strong cross-functional communication.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and technical references to validate firmware designs and architectural assumptions.
• Nice-to-have: prior collaboration across multiple Camera/Video SoC platforms, familiarity with multimedia pipelines, ISP, camera sensors, and video frameworks.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is cited; Master's and PhD are listed as alternatives. The posting allows equivalent practical experience in lieu of a degree. Specific minimum combinations cited: Bachelor's + ~2+ years software applications/development experience; OR Master's + ~1+ year; OR PhD. The posting also expects 1+ year of academic and/or work experience with programming languages and 1+ year with debugging techniques.

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.