24 camera system software engineer jobs at 19 companies in California

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Camera Systems Software Engineer
San Mateo, California, United States
$100k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Skild AI
Skild AI: Private robotics AI building general-purpose robot brains for any robot and real-world application.
5+ YOE5+ years embedded camera systems experience; strong C/C++; Linux; camera hardware bring-up; kernel/drivers; real-time pipelines.
C/C++, Linux, Kernel debugging, MIPI CSI-2, I2C, V4L2, GMSL, FPD-Link, device-tree, timing/synchronization
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Staff Camera Software Engineer
Palo Alto, California, United States
$150k-$284k/yr HybridFull Time
Ford
FordNYSE: F: Global automotive manufacturer of cars, trucks, and mobility solutions.
10+ YOE10+ years embedded systems experience with 5+ years Linux kernel driver development; expert C in kernel space; V4L2/Media Controller/videobuf2, MIPI CSI-2, DMA-BUF, kernel debugging tools; bachelor\u0002s degree in CS or equivalent.
C, V4L2, Media Controller, videobuf2, MIPI CSI-2, DMA-BUF, GDB, ftrace, lockdep, TTM
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Staff Camera Software Engineer
Palo Alto, California, United States
$150k-$284k/yr HybridFull Time
Ford
FordNYSE: F: Global automotive manufacturer of cars, trucks, and mobility solutions.
10+ YOE10+ years embedded systems experience with 5+ years Linux kernel driver development, expert C and kernel debugging, experience with V4L2, DMA-BUF, MIPI CSI-2, and mentoring technical teams.
C, Linux, V4L2, Media Controller, videobuf2, DMA-BUF, MIPI CSI-2, GDB, ftrace, lockdep
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Staff Software Engineer - Camera
San Diego, California, United States
$142k-$212k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.: Developing semiconductor, wireless, connectivity, automotive, AI, and computing technologies for device and enterprise customers.
4+ YOEBachelor's in CS/EE/Electronic Engineering plus 4+ years software engineering experience (or Master's/PhD with reduced experience); proficiency in C/C++/Python; camera software or embedded systems experience and leadership preferred.
C, C++, Python, Android, Linux, Microsoft Windows
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Software Engineer, Camera Systems
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$184k-$257k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Meta
MetaNASDAQ: META: Builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience,7+ years software development,3+ years camera software experience,C/C++ proficiency,and demonstrated leadership on large projects.
C/C++, Qualcomm, CamX
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Software Engineer, Graphics & Camera Pipeline
Bellevue or San Jose
$200k-$275k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rivet Industries
Rivet Industries: American defense and industrial technology building integrated task systems for frontline workers.
5+ YOE5+ years in system software, graphics, or camera pipelines; strong Linux/Android system experience; camera and GPU pipeline expertise; low-latency optimization and driver/debug experience.
Linux, Android, AOSP, OpenGL, Vulkan, CUDA, GPU, MIPI
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Camera Embedded Software Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and digital services.
Design and develop embedded software for camera and imaging systems, including computational photography and video features for consumer devices.
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Senior System Software Engineer - Software Development Kit
Santa Clara, California, United States
$152k-$288k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Computing platform for AI and accelerated graphics.
5+ YOEBS/MS in CS/CE or equivalent; 5+ years system software experience with 2+ years on embedded systems (imaging/graphics); strong C, C++, Python; familiarity with git/Perforce, JAMA, JIRA; knowledge of camera sensors, ISP, imaging pipeline; Linux/Android/RTOS experience.
C, C++, Python, git, Perforce, JAMA, JIRA, CUDA, TensorRT, Linux, Android, AUTOSAR, MISRA, BSP
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Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems)
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$120k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Develops in-space transportation infrastructure and orbital transfer vehicles.
2+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CE/CS, 2+ years writing C/C++ for embedded systems, experience with oscilloscopes/logic analyzers/hardware debuggers, and understanding of I2C, SPI, and MIPI camera interfaces.
C, C++, MIPI CSI-2, USB, SPI, I2C, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, hardware debugger, source-level debugger
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AI Software Engineer, Tech Lead Manager - Camera Innovation, TikTok
San Jose or China or Singapore or United States or Los Angeles or New York City or United Kingdom or Dublin or Paris or Berlin or Dubai or Jakarta or Seoul or Tokyo or Los Angeles County
$254k-$588k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TikTok
TikTok: Short-form mobile video and social media platform.
5+ YOE1+ MgmtRequires 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, strong programming and system design skills, and 1+ year of people management or technical team leadership experience.
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Senior Engineer - Safety & Multimedia / Audio & Camera (iRDK)
Santa Clara or Palo Alto
$69k-$162k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Capgemini Engineering
Capgemini Engineering: Engineering is an engineering and R&D consultancy helping organizations design, build, and scale products, operations, and services.
7+ YOEBachelor's or master's in computer science, engineering, or related field; 7+ years embedded software experience; expertise in Linux, multimedia stacks, camera/audio bring-up, safety systems, C/C++, Python, or Rust.
MIPI CSI-2, V4L2, ALSA, I2S, SoundWire, HDMI ARC, Linux, Linux kernel, GStreamer, camera2 API, C, C++, Python, Rust, AMD iRDK, ISO 26262
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Camera System Architect - PICO Lab VST - San Jose
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
PICO
PICO: PI is a private VR developing all-in-one VR headsets and XR solutions for consumers and businesses.
3+ YOEMaster's degree in a relevant field, 3+ years camera or imaging system development experience spanning hardware and software, product development through production, and experience with AI-assisted engineering tools.
LLMs, VLMs, SoC, ISP, NPU
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Software Engineer, Onboard
San Francisco, California, United States
$176k-$242k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Atoms
Atoms: Private robotics and physical-AI building automation for food, mining, and transport industries.
Proficiency in Python, C++, bash, git, Linux kernels, and Docker; experience with IPC, sensor interfaces, profiling, benchmarking, memory management, networking, and vehicle software systems.
Python, C++, Bash, Git, Linux, Docker, dmesg, systemd, journalctl, PTP, LiDAR, radar, cameras, IMU
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Senior Perception Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$180k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Seasats
Seasats: Ocean Autonomy That Works
7+ YOE7+ years software engineering experience with 4+ years on perception in fielded systems; expertise in camera/radar/LiDAR processing, classical perception, 3D geometry, Python and scientific stack; U.S. person required.
Python, NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV, CUDA, CuPy, Numba, C++, ROS
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Test Equipment Software Development Engineer
Goleta, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time, Contract
SYLUX
SYLUX: An innovative technology developing infrared imaging and perception solutions for automotive safety and intelligent mobility.
10+ YOE10+ years test software engineering experience for camera optics/ADAS, BS/MS in EE/Physics/Systems, expertise in optical test, calibration and high-volume manufacturing, strong communication and global team experience.
C, C++, MFC, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Eclipse, WiX (Windows Installer XML Toolset), Microsoft Windows
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Mountain View, California, United States
$205k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cyngn, Inc.
Cyngn, Inc.NASDAQ: CYN: Public U.S. autonomous-vehicle technology developing self-driving industrial vehicles for manufacturers and logistics operators.
8+ YOE8+ years developing embedded software for product-focused environments; expertise with ARM microcontrollers, low-level drivers, RTOS, safety-critical standards (MISRA C, ISO 26262), debugging tools (JTAG/ETM, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), CI/CD for embedded systems, and strong mentoring and communication skills.
ARM Cortex-M, i.MX-6, JTAG, ETM, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, 3D LIDARs, Cameras, MISRA C, ISO 26262, RTOS, Github Actions, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Continuous Integration (CI)
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Calibration
Salem or Pittsburgh or Fremont
$218k-$340k/yr RemoteFull Time
Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics: Private U.S. humanoid-robot manufacturer serving warehouses, factories, and distribution centers.
10+ YOE10+ years calibrating sensor-rich robotic systems; expertise with camera/LiDAR/IMU/encoders, kinematic calibration, data/metrics infrastructure; C++ and Python proficiency; production calibration delivery and mentorship experience.
C++, Python, Linux
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Mechatronics Engineer (Autonomy)
San Francisco, California, United States
$140k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mariana Minerals
Mariana Minerals: Private software-first minerals project developer and operator supplying critical minerals for modern energy, AI, and defense technologies.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering discipline; 5+ years developing autonomy/robotics/embedded software; strong C++ and/or Python skills; experience with ROS/ROS 2, sensor integration (LiDAR, cameras, radar, IMU, GNSS), perception/localization/mapping, and real-time embedded systems.
C++, Python, ROS, ROS 2
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Staff ML Engineer, Perception Scene Understanding
Palo Alto, California, United States
$228k-$285k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rivian
RivianNASDAQ: RIVN: Electric adventure vehicle and technology manufacturer.
7+ YOE7+ years building production-grade ML software for autonomy/robotics, strong C++ and Python skills, multi-modal perception experience (camera/LiDAR/Radar), and ability to deliver real-time, safety-critical systems.
C++, Python
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Machine Learning Engineer: Perception Analytics
San Francisco, California, United States
HybridFull Time
Bedrock Robotics
Bedrock Robotics: Autonomous construction technology that retrofits heavy equipment into autonomous machines for general contractors.
4+ YOEMSc or advanced degree in CS/Robotics,4+ years shipping perception systems,proficiency with PyTorch and Python,experience with C++ or Rust and raw sensor (camera,lidar,IMU) pipelines,3D geometry and sensor calibration.
PyTorch, Python, C++, Rust