Qualcomm is hiring: Video Software Engineer in San Diego

Video Software Engineer

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area: Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary: 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 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. The Linux video software team drives the feature design, development, integration, and commercialization of video software and applications on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors.

Responsibilities: Design, implement, integrate, and commercialize various user and kernel‑mode software modules on Qualcomm’s SOC that meet specified performance, latency, power, robustness, and stability metrics. Analyze requirements, develop and maintain software, and troubleshoot video and Agentic AI related frameworks and drivers on mobile and AI inferencing SOC platforms.

Ideal Candidates Will Demonstrate The Following Skills/Knowledge:

• 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 with 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.
• 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience with programming languages 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 systems.

Pay Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. For details on our benefits package, please refer to the US benefits information link provided by your recruiter.

EEO Statement: 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 is committed to providing an accessible hiring process. If you need accommodations, please contact disability‑accommodations@qualcomm.com or call our toll‑free number. (This email address is for accommodation requests only and not for general application status inquiries.)

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Telecommunications

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