Qualcomm is hiring: Staff Video Design Engineer in San Diego

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area: Engineering Group > Video Systems, HW Architecture

General Summary: The Multimedia Video Hardware team seeks an experienced Video Lead to drive next‑generation video codec architectures for Qualcomm’s product portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Architecting high‑performance, power‑efficient mobile video codec designs
• Conducting performance, power, and area trade‑off analyses
• RTL implementation using Verilog/SystemVerilog
• Collaborating with hardware and software teams to define multimedia system designs
• Defining hardware micro‑architecture for video codec algorithms
• Utilizing models, simulators, and hardware for quantitative architectural decisions
• Communicating experimental results and resolving technical issues
• Innovating and patenting technical solutions

Qualifications:

• Experience in multimedia hardware development (imaging, video, display, audio)
• Knowledge of SoC bus, interconnect, and memory technologies
• MS degree with 7+ years in multimedia architecture, video codec standards, VLSI design, and verification
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog, C/C++, SystemC
• Experience with simulators and performance/power models

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in video codec and image processing architecture and algorithms
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated technical and people leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software/Hardware/Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software/Hardware/Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software/Hardware/Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. For assistance, contact disability-accommodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number.

EEO Employer 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.

Pay range: $148,300.00 - $222,500.00