#Video Software Engineer

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

2d•$94,200 - $141,200

About The Position

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. Qualcomm is the leading provider of smartphone SoCs and software technology in the world. Our technology solutions bring function and high-speed wireless connectivity to mobile devices, powering the majority of smartphones around the globe. As part of the video software global development team at Qualcomm, you will have the opportunity to work with an international team of hardware, systems, and software engineers to develop and integrate cutting edge video technology on Linux platforms powered by Qualcomm SoCs. Qualcomm SoCs provide integrated solutions for smart phone, computing, entertainment, automotive, connectivity, IoT, datacenter products worldwide. The Linux video software team drives the feature design, development, integration, and commercialization of video software and applications on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors.

Requirements

Master’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
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Nice To Haves

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.