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Camera Firmware Engineer

Qualcomm

On-site
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Mid Level
3+ yrs
$90k–$135kPosted 4w ago

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Job description

Qualcomm is hiring a Camera Firmware Engineer — a full-time, based in Vancouver, BC role ($90k–$135k). Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.

Camera Firmware Engineer

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Department: ASICS Engineering

Work Location: onsite


Company:

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm Multimedia Systems Group is seeking candidates for its camera firmware team in San Diego, CA. The team focused on imaging system design and development for mobile devices at both high and low tiers as well as adjacent market. We are seeking candidates with technical excellence in embedded system development and the creativity and initiative to apply their technical knowledge to exciting new camera technologies.

The selected candidate will have responsibilities in one or more of the following areas:
Embedded low level camera driver design and development, work throughout the firmware life cycle.
End-2-end systems development, prototyping and commercialization of new camera features and technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years related industry experience is preferred:
  • Strong experience with C/C++ programming is required. Assembly programming, embedded SW experience and understand fixed-point implementation preferred.
  • Experienced with microcontroller architecture, RTOS, and/or ARM architecture. Familiar with Android, JTAG, ADB, version control.
  • Strong background in digital signal processing and digital image processing.
  • Exposure to MISRA, ASIL and Automotive safety processes
  • Experience with developing and implementing image processing algorithms preferred.
  • Quick learner, self-motivated, able to work independently.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Applies ASIC knowledge to assist and support the defining, modeling, designing (digital and/or analog), optimizing, verifying, validating, implementing, and documenting of IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power products.

• Assists in the creation of architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and/or system simulations based on system-level requirements.

• Collaborates with team members to assist in the development of an implementation strategy that meets system requirements and customer needs.

• Supports the evaluation of process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use, and verification or similarly for custom circuit design/layout flow.

• Utilizes tools/applications (e.g., RTL to GDS Flow, Virtuoso) to execute and enable architecture and design of a specific part of a block/SoC or IC Package.

• Writes technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.

Level of Responsibility:
• Works under supervision.

• Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.

• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.

• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$90,100.00 - $135,100.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Camera Firmware Engineer at Qualcomm?

The estimated salary range for Camera Firmware Engineer at Qualcomm is $90,000 - $135,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Camera Firmware Engineer at Qualcomm?

The required skills for Camera Firmware Engineer at Qualcomm include: C++, C, Assembly, Android, Git.

What is the seniority level for Camera Firmware Engineer at Qualcomm?

Camera Firmware Engineer at Qualcomm is a Mid Level level position.

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