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As a Qualcomm Camera Engineer you will work on ideas that touch our daily life - creating ... Systems Engineering, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Engineering ...

Camera Embedded Software Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$162K - $213K/yr

The Video Engineering team is behind the cutting-edge camera and imaging technologies that power ... Description This role sits at the intersection of real-time embedded systems, silicon design, and ...

The Camera Systems Engineering Group develops systems, calibration, and correction procedures to maintain high image quality over a wide range of use cases and component variation. Past projects have ...

The Camera Systems Engineering Group develops systems, calibration, and correction procedures to maintain high image quality over a wide range of use cases and component variation. Past projects have ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Edinburgh, IN · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

Cellular systems, camera systems, Industrial Control Systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices ... engineering and administration experience. • Experience with containers and container ...

Do you thrive at the intersection of simulation technology and real-world camera systems? As part ... Description As a Simulation Engineer on the Camera Simulation team, you will rapidly prototype and ...

The Camera System Architecture team initiates & fosters deep collaboration between all cross ... Minimum Qualifications BS in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Imaging Science or related ...

Senior Camera Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$122K - $183K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Engineering General Summary: Researches, designs ... Ensures image quality, systems performance, ISP area and power metrics are met. Leverages basic ...

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How much do freelance camera systems engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance camera systems engineer in the United States is $131,943.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Camera Systems Engineer vs Freelance Video Technician?

AspectFreelance Camera Systems EngineerFreelance Video Technician
CredentialsTechnical certifications in camera systems, engineering backgroundBasic video production certifications, technical skills in video equipment
Work EnvironmentDesign, install, and troubleshoot camera systems in various settingsOperate and maintain video equipment during shoots or events
Employer & IndustryMedia companies, broadcast, live events, securityTV stations, production companies, live event services

Freelance Camera Systems Engineers focus on designing and maintaining complex camera systems, requiring engineering skills and certifications. Freelance Video Technicians primarily operate and troubleshoot video equipment during productions. While both roles work in media and live events, the engineer's role is more technical and design-oriented, whereas the technician's role is more operational and hands-on during shoots.

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Camera ISP Engineer

Camera ISP Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Researches, designs, develops, verifies, debugs, implements, and/or validates complex camera systems, hardware or firmware tasks, algorithms, features, logic design, modeling, design verification, and power optimization.

  • Performs architecture, image quality modules, algorithm, and feature decomposition to drive complex requirements and specifications for hardware development.

  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize camera systems, hardware, and/or software.


Qualcomm rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 202 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.
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.
OR
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.
OR
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.
• 3+ years of experience in Image Signal Processing design, development, implementation, and verification.
• 2+ years of experience in camera hardware or systems design and optimization.
• 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Direct level and above).
• 1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leverages advanced Camera Engineering knowledge to research, design, develop, verify, debug, implement, and/or validate complex camera systems, HW or FW tasks (including Camera Image Signal Processor, 3A, Image Quality, Features, and Tuning Tools), algorithms, features, logic design, modeling, design verification, and power optimization.
• Performs architecture, IQ modules, algorithm, and feature decomposition to drive complex requirements and specifications for hardware development.
• Ensures advanced image quality, system performance, and ISP area and power metrics are met.
Addresses customer/product requirements in functionality and results.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize camera systems, hardware, and/or software.
• Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for complex Camera projects to guide users and/or customers to implement output.
Level of Responsibility:
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
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).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
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.
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:
$122,500.00 - $183,700.00
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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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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