Qualcomm · 18 hours ago
Computer Vision Firmware Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$122K/yr - $184K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that enhances daily life through video and computer vision technologies. As a Computer Vision Firmware Engineer, you will research and develop video codec and computer vision hardware, design and implement video systems, and collaborate with teams to meet customer product requirements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Applies Video and Computer Vision Engineering knowledge and experience to research and develop video codec and computer vision HW
Designs, develops, implements, and verifies video systems and HW and FW tasks including Video Encoder, Video Decoder, Computer Vision, Video Quality and Features
Performs architecture, standard study, algorithm, and feature decomposition to drive requirements and specifications for hardware development
Ensures KPIs, systems performance, and area and power metrics are met
Drives the triage of problems to determine root causes and recommends ways to fix and/or improve
Collaborates with teams (e.g., design and test) and customers to analyze customer product requirements for new architecture, video, and CV modules or the modification of an existing design for all addressable markets including mobile, automotive, IoT, and others
Contributes to video subsystems and develops basic features and components in line with product proposals or roadmaps
Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions to guide users and/or customers to use or implement output
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
OR PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of applicable video HW and/or Systems experience
2+ years of experience with hardware system design, system integration, schematic capture, and circuit simulation software
2+ years of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems
2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization
1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above)
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
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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