Senior Embedded Linux / Android Camera Engineer

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Investigate and solve problems across the complete camera pipeline, from hardware interfaces and Linux kernel drivers through Android and multimedia frameworks
• ▹Take responsibility for cross-platform camera architecture and board bring-up across Linux and Android platforms
• ▹Develop and maintain Linux camera drivers, including V4L2 sub-device drivers
• ▹Integrate, maintain and optimize Android Camera HAL components
• ▹Design and validate Device Tree / DTBO overlays, including power, reset and MCLK configuration
• ▹Develop automated media graph validation, streaming verification and long-running stress test suites
• ▹Tune image quality pipelines using vendor-provided IQ tools
• ▹Collaborate with hardware teams to validate and troubleshoot CSI timing, PHY configuration and camera sensor integration
• ▹Collaborate with silicon and camera vendors to support platform integration
• ▹Prepare and maintain technical documentation on camera bring-up and platform integration
• ▹Support performance optimization, platform stability and long-term maintainability

Requirements

• ▹8+ years of embedded/low-level development experience, with 4-5+ years focused on Linux / Android BSP and camera or multimedia subsystem integration
• ▹Strong C/C++ programming skills
• ▹Strong experience with Linux kernel camera drivers and V4L2 (including sub-device drivers)
• ▹Proven experience integrating and maintaining Android Camera HAL
• ▹Hands-on experience with camera sensor bring-up and board-level integration
• ▹Experience with Device Tree / DTBO overlays, including power sequencing, reset and clock (MCLK) configuration
• ▹Experience with ISP and image quality (IQ) pipelines: 3A algorithms (AE, AWB, AF), Lens Shading Correction (LSC), Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR)
• ▹Ability to debug complex camera pipelines across kernel and user space
• ▹Experience with Git/Gerrit and build systems (Yocto or AOSP)
• ▹Strong understanding of embedded Linux and Android system architecture
• ▹Experience with camera validation and debugging frameworks
• ▹Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to take ownership of complex technical challenges

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with Qualcomm's CHI pipeline
• ▹Experience with ISP pipelines and proprietary HAL implementations
• ▹Knowledge of multimedia frameworks such as GStreamer or OpenCV
• ▹Experience with high-resolution or multi-camera systems
• ▹Familiarity with automated validation frameworks for camera subsystems
• ▹Understanding of Android CTS/GTS compliance and metadata policies

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Contribute to a large international corporation's engineering projects for market-leading global clients
• ▹Real product impact and clear technical scope
• ▹B2B engagement as an independent contractor with flexibility in how, when and where you work
• ▹Collaboration with international engineering stakeholders and highly experienced specialists across countries
• ▹Develop expertise in new technical areas and modern technologies
• ▹Influence technical decisions for products used globally

About the company

Jabil (NYSE: JBL) offers engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions to the world's top brands, with 60 years of experience and over 100 sites worldwide.