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# Principal SW Engineer

- **Company:** SIMA, LLC
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $220,000.0 - $296,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Data Transmissions, Serialization, Noise Reduction, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Linux Kernel, Linux-Powered Devices, Software Engineering, Subsystems, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/191e36fa-b139-4595-b09c-7abcc9db09a3/principal-sw-engineer-mipi-ai

## About the Role

* BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years dedicated to embedded Linux and camera subsystems.
 * Kernel Proficiency: Deep expertise in C programming and Linux Kernel Driver development (specifically V4L2, subdevices, and media-ctl). Experience with libcamera a plus.
 * Protocol Knowledge: Strong understanding of the MIPI CSI-2 physical layer and GMSL2 and/or FPD-link serialization protocols.
 * ISP Expertise: Hands-on experience controlling hardware Image Signal Processors (ISP), including pipeline configuration for HDR, de-bayering, and noise reduction.
 * 3A Control: Proven track record implementing or integrating Autoexposure/Auto White Balance ( AE/AWB) control loops.
 * Hardware Familiarity: Experience bringing up sensors on SoCs such as NVIDIA Jetson, NXP i.MX, Qualcomm Snapdragon, or TI TDA., Personal attributes: Can-do attitude. Strong team player. Curious, creative, and good at solving problems. Execution and results oriented. Self-driven, thinks big and is highly accountable. Good communication skills. The annual salary for this position ranges from $220,000 - $296,400. The actual annual salary offered will depend on several factors, including - among others - job-related skills, experience, technical expertise, qualifications, work location, and business needs. The annual salary range for this position is subject to change and may be adjusted in the future. In addition to base salary, this role is also eligible for private company equity, and a comprehensive package of employee benefits. Please note that the salary ranges listed for U.S. roles reflect base salary only and do not include equity or other forms of compensation. EEO Employer: SiMa is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race

## Description

* Architect and implement high-performance Linux kernel device drivers for image sensors and SerDes architectures (Maxim/Analog Devices GMSL2 and/or TI FPD-Link).
 * Provide Linux device tree overlay configurations for the camera systems.
 * Bring up multi-camera systems over MIPI CSI-2 interfaces, ensuring reliable high-bandwidth data transmission.
 * Integrate drivers into the V4L2 (Video4Linux2) subsystem and Media Controller framework and make available to customers in SiMa's Board Support Package (BSP)
 * Work with third party camera module vendors to bring up and troubleshoot new camera modules


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