Embedded Software Engineer - Camera Imaging

Embedded Software Engineer - Camera Imaging

Location: San Jose, CA — Onsite

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Camera Software Engineer with strong C/C++, Linux, embedded systems, and automotive SoC experience. The role focuses on developing and optimizing camera-to-display pipelines , camera control/data paths, and system-level software on next-generation SoCs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and debug camera software using C/C++
• Work with Embedded Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian
• Develop and troubleshoot Linux kernel, BSP, and system-level software
• Implement and optimize camera-to-display pipelines using SoC hardware accelerators
• Support SoC bring-up and develop camera-related proof-of-concept solutions
• Work across camera control, data paths, and system software layers
• Perform performance tuning for real-time camera applications
• Translate architecture concepts into working system-level software
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, architecture, and technology teams
• Support software development from design and implementation through testing and deployment

Required Skills

• 6+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong C/C++ programming
• Strong Linux / Embedded Linux experience
• Hands-on embedded systems development
• Experience with Linux kernel and BSP
• Understanding of SoC architecture and bring-up
• Experience with camera pipelines / camera software
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work across multiple layers of the software stack

Preferred Skills

• Automotive camera / embedded experience
• Camera-to-display pipeline development
• Real-time embedded systems
• RTOS / Hypervisors
• Performance and power optimization
• Systems programming
• Python or Java
• Experience with next-generation automotive SoCs

Core Keywords: C | C++ | Linux | Embedded Linux | Camera Software | Camera Pipeline | Camera-to-Display | Linux Kernel | BSP | SoC | SoC Bring-Up | Automotive | RTOS | Embedded Systems