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# #Video Software Engineer

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $94,200.0 - $141,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Data Compression, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Device Drivers, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Imaging Technology, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Machine Learning, Perforce, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, WinDBg, Wi-Fi Technology, Multithreading, Software Modules, High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), Git, RTSP, Information Technology, Live Streaming, Virtual Agents, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ff35626e4e719b03

## About the Role

* 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 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 in 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 Language 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 System.

## Description

This position requires the candidate to design, implement, integrate, and commercialize various user and kernel mode software modules on Qualcomm's SOC that meets specified performance, latency, power, robustness, and stability metrics. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, software design/development/maintenance, and troubleshooting of video and Agentic AI related frameworks and drivers on the mobile and/or AI inferencing SOCs platforms.


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