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Job Title: Principal Software Engineer, MIPI
Job Location: San Jose, CA (This position requires a full-time, on-site presence in our San Jose, CA office)
Job ID: AI2466
Description
Responsibilities:
- 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
Key Requirements:
- 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 paid for this position will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skills, prior experiences, qualifications, expertise, work location, total target compensation, training, company needs, and current market demands. The annual salary range for this position is subject to change and may be adjusted in the future.
EEO Employer: SiMa is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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