Lead Engineer, Senior - Computer Vision

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Ready to Engineer the Future of Mobile Multimedia? Join Qualcomm India!

At Qualcomm, we’re not just building chipsets—we’re crafting the tech that powers the world’s smartest devices. From lightning-fast wireless to jaw-dropping multimedia, we’re the innovation engine behind mobile magic.

We’re expanding our Multimedia Systems Team in Bengaluru, and are looking for visionary Systems Engineers to help us push the boundaries of image processing and computer vision.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be part of a high-impact R&D dream team that’s building camera and imaging solutions, and designing algorithms that make devices see, understand, and react—just like humans!

Your mission (should you choose to accept it):

• Develop cutting-edge Computer Vision Algorithms for real-world analytical tasks.
• Build fixed-point implementations and C/C++ models for image processing modules destined for hardware.
• Optimize algorithm complexity and balance quality vs performance like a true tech ninja.

What You Bring to the Table

• A Master’s degree + 5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of signal processing, computer vision, and deep learning.
• Strong command of C/C++, data structures, and fixed-point implementation.
• Comfortable working across Windows/Linux platforms.

Bonus Points If You Have

• A background in digital signal processing, statistics, or data analysis.
• Experience with image processing algorithms, color science, or ISP pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of deep learning training and evaluation methodologies.
• Skills in MATLAB, Python, and C++.

Location

• Primary: Bengaluru
• Secondary: None (but your impact will be global!)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a world-class team that’s shaping the future of mobile multimedia.
• Work on technologies that touch billions of lives.
• Collaborate with brilliant minds in a culture that values innovation, learning, and impact.

If you’re ready to turn pixels into possibilities and algorithms into awe, Qualcomm India is your playground. Let’s build the future—together.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

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