Qualcomm · 1 month ago
Video Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$94K/yr - $141K/yr
1+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is the leading provider of smartphone SoCs and software technology in the world. The Video Software Engineer will work with an international team to develop and integrate cutting-edge video technology on Linux platforms powered by Qualcomm SoCs.
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Responsibilities
This position requires the candidate to design, implement, integrate, and commercialize various user and kernel mode software modules on Qualcomm’s SOC that meets specified performance, latency, power, robustness, and stability metrics
Responsibilities include requirements analysis, software design/development/maintenance, and troubleshooting of video and Agentic AI related frameworks and drivers on the mobile and/or AI inferencing SOCs platforms
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Experience with C and C++ Programming Languages
Experience in Linux Kernel development with a focus on V4L2 and device driver programming
Experience in video and imaging technologies, including video compression, post-processing, and computer vision
Experience in researching and implementing ML algorithms and tools, and developing machine learning applications according to requirements
Knowledge of software design patterns and multi-threaded programming
Knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and algorithms, particularly with respect to Linux platforms
Software debugging skills in embedded real time operating systems, preferably on Linux platforms
Understanding of power and performance considerations on embedded systems, preferably on Linux platforms
Android multimedia frameworks and video related applications
Video usage models including playback, streaming, camcorder, WiFi display, and DRM
Video compression standards (e.g. H264/H.265/AV1)
Streaming protocols and implementation (e.g HLS/HTTP/RTSP/DASH)
Experience Agentic AI frameworks and related algorithms
Expertise in working with tools and techniques used on Linux (Windbg, JTAG, etc.)
ARM or other embedded SoC development and debugging
Preferred
1+ year of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
1+ year of experience with Database Management Software
1+ year of experience with API
1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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CEO
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