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Staff Software Engineer - Camera

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

$148,300 - $222,500 per year

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

The role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. focuses on the design, development, integration, and optimization of Windows camera drivers and imaging solutions for Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms. The engineer will work across the Windows camera stack, collaborating with various teams including OEMs and Microsoft to ensure high-quality camera experiences. The position requires strong technical expertise in C/C++ and extensive experience in developing Windows device drivers. The candidate will also be involved in debugging and performance optimization of camera systems.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ software development.
  • 5+ years of experience developing Windows device drivers.
  • Extensive experience with Windows kernel-mode and user-mode development.
  • Strong understanding of WDF technologies including KMDF and UMDF.
  • Experience with Windows camera technologies such as AVStream and Media Foundation.
  • Experience with debugging tools like WinDbg and Visual Studio.
  • Experience with camera hardware interfaces including MIPI CSI-2 and I2C.
  • Understanding of ACPI and UEFI firmware interactions with Windows devices.
  • Proficiency with source control systems such as Git and Perforce.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Windows camera drivers and camera framework components.
  • Lead camera sensor bring-up and hardware integration activities.
  • Debug complex system, driver, firmware, and hardware issues across the camera stack.
  • Collaborate with camera hardware, silicon, ISP, and system software teams.
  • Work closely with Microsoft and OEM customers to resolve product issues.
  • Drive camera feature enablement and performance optimization.
  • Support WHCP certification and product commercialization activities.
  • Review software designs and conduct code reviews.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

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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