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Camera DV Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$148 - $223/hr

As a Qualcomm Camera Engineer you will work on ideas that touch our daily life - creating ... Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at ...

Camera DV Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$148K - $222K/yr

As a Qualcomm Camera Engineer you will work on ideas that touch our daily life - creating ... Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at ...

Camera System Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$122K - $183K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Engineering General Summary: The Camera Systems team ... Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at ...

Camera DV Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$148 - $223/hr

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera ... Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at ...

$123 - $184/hr

The engineer will work on algorithm development and end‑to‑end system integration to deliver ... Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at ...

Principal Camera Sensors Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$211.90 - $317.90/hr

Overview Qualcomm Camera System Engineering team is looking for a Principal Engineer to coordinate ... Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at ...

Camera System Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$122.50 - $183.70/hr

... camera feature quality and scalability across Qualcomm products. Engineers in this position ... In addition to salary, Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and ...

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Engineering General Summary: Minimum ... Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at ...

Camera Firmware Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$99K - $149K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology ... Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at ...

Camera Firmware Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$99.40 - $149.20/hr

Engineering Group > Camera Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm ... Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at ...

Senior Camera Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$123K - $168K/yr

Planet seeks a Senior Camera Systems Engineer to serve as the primary system architect and ... The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed ...

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Camera Engineer Salary information

How much does a camera engineer make?

The average salary for a camera engineer varies by experience and location but typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced engineers with specialized skills in optics or imaging technology can earn higher salaries. Certifications and proficiency with camera systems and related tools can also influence compensation.

What does a camera engineer do?

A camera engineer designs, develops, and tests camera systems and imaging technology used in various devices such as smartphones, cameras, and surveillance equipment. They work with optics, sensors, and electronic components, often using CAD software and programming skills to improve image quality and device performance.

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Infographic showing various Camera Engineer Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Camera DV Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

$148 - $223/hr

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Posted 12 days ago


Qualcomm rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 247 rated software companies


Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.


Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Engineering


General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Camera Engineer you will work on ideas that touch our daily life – creating everlasting connected memories and assist in building innovative devices through human and computer vision technologies in the Mobile, Automotive, XR, IoT & Compute space. You will have limitless opportunities to learn, grow and lead the world of Imaging.


Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Engage in Technical discussions across Design/Software/Firmware teams to review / influence optimal imaging solutions and data flows

  • Implement test benches to adapt to new requirements by extensively applying object-oriented concepts & UVM methodology

  • Write parameterized & scalable verification plans

  • Write complex constraints and sequences to create corner case Algorithm and pipeline tuning scenarios

  • Verify functionality and Use-Case Power / Performance KPI's are met.

  • Use Simulation/Formal/Assertion/Emulation flows to close on Functional and Code coverages

  • Debug complex issues across multiple verification platforms

  • Writes clear and detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions to guide users and/or customers to use or implement output.

  • Design and implement AI-driven agentic workflows to enhance verification productivity.


Skills Set:

  • Experience with design verification defining test plans, developing verification infrastructure using OOP and execution of defined test plans to meet required Metrics of Closure

  • Expertise with Hardware verification languages (HVL) such as System Verilog testbench (OVM/UVM)

  • Development of Directed and Constrained Random stimulus

  • Strong Digital Design concepts and debugging skills with expertise in traversing Verilog/System-Verilog RTL


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

  • PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.


Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodations:

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).


Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.


Employment Policies:

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.


Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$148,300.00 - $222,500.00


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.

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985