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Camera DE Lead Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$179,000 - $268,400 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

As a Qualcomm Camera Engineer, you will be at the forefront of technology innovation, working on image and video processing pipelines that enhance daily life through connected devices. The role involves collaboration with system and camera architects to design and implement ASIC IP blocks, as well as overseeing the integration of GenAI solutions in hardware design. You will have opportunities to lead and mentor team members while contributing to the development of cutting-edge imaging technologies across various sectors. This position offers a dynamic environment for learning and growth in the field of imaging and computer vision.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Strong hands-on experience with ASIC RTL design
  • Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL
  • Solid understanding of ASIC design flows, including synthesis, timing, CDC, and low-power analysis
  • Experience with camera/ISP, image processing, video, multimedia, computer vision, or DSP hardware
  • Proficiency in Python (and/or C++/Java) for tooling, automation, and GenAI evaluation workflows
  • Practical experience with LLMs, embedding models, or agentic AI systems applied to engineering workflows
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with system and camera architects to define and implement micro-architectures for image and video processing pipelines
  • Design, implement, and own ASIC IP blocks, from architecture through RTL delivery
  • Develop high-quality RTL for camera, ISP, computer vision, and multimedia hardware
  • Run synthesis and review results to ensure performance, power, and area goals are met
  • Perform and review CDC, low-power, timing, and design rule checks
  • Work closely with design verification and physical design teams to support test planning, debug, and design closure
  • Create and maintain micro-architecture and design documentation
  • Oversee the design and delivery of an internal benchmark suite for LLMs used in hardware design
  • Identify, prototype, and drive measurably impactful GenAI research directions for hardware and chip design
  • Guide GenAI concepts from R&D into internal deployment, ensuring technical rigor and practical value

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

198

FY2026

Approval rate

98.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

59,278

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-22%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+30%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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