Camera ISP

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking a Staff Camera ISP (Algorithm) Systems Engineer to join their Engineering Group. This role focuses on advancing embedded imaging solutions for Snapdragon chipsets, utilizing dedicated hardware, multi-core processors, DSP, and GPU cores to deliver state-of-the-art photography, video recording, immersive mixed reality experiences, and image understanding for AI applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and develop next-generation camera features and enhance image quality for mixed-reality platforms, and AI-camera/video capabilities on mobile devices and smart glasses.
• Prototype solutions on mobile/XR platforms for proof of concept and demonstration.
• Develop and optimize image processing and computer vision algorithms for hardware acceleration.
• Design camera systems that balance power, memory, and silicon area for maximized imaging performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, Master's with 2 years, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in digital signal and image processing, and image quality tuning.
• Familiarity with CMOS sensors and algorithms for sensor and optics processing.
• Experience in multi-camera system design, including temporal synchronization, image fusion, depth estimation, or dual-camera calibration.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Matlab, and Python.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in signal/image processing and/or computer vision.
• Experience with XR imaging/perception challenges or automotive perception.
• Working knowledge of modern machine learning techniques.
• Academic publications in image processing and computer vision research at top conferences and journals.

Educational Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor's in Computer Science or Electrical & Computer Engineering.
• Preferred: Master's or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical & Computer Engineering.