Qualcomm

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

At Qualcomm XR Research, we develop state‑of‑the‑art XR technologies that enable exceptional AR/VR/MR user experiences.

We are seeking a Senior XR Device Calibration and Automation Engineer with strong expertise in sensor calibration and automation to ensure continuity, accuracy, and timely execution of business‑critical calibration and compliance activities. This role focuses on end‑to‑end calibration of XR sensors (cameras, IMUs, and related systems), development of scalable automation frameworks, and hands‑on work with advanced measurement and validation equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute end‑to‑end XR sensor calibration workflows, including intrinsic and extrinsic calibration of cameras, IMUs, and related sensors.
• Design, automate, maintain, and continuously improve calibration pipelines to ensure scalability, accuracy, repeatability, and long‑term robustness.
• Diagnose, debug, and resolve calibration and validation failures across hardware and software interfaces.
• Drive certification and compliance readiness, including identifying gaps during validation cycles and ensuring timely closure.
• Provide technical leadership, deep root‑cause analysis, and actionable guidance to unblock dependent teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Proven experience with sensor calibration (camera, IMU, etc.) for SLAM, XR, or robotics systems.
• Strong experience in automation and tooling, using scripting or programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar.
• Excellent debugging and root‑cause analysis skills across complex hardware‑software systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective cross‑team and stakeholder collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in highly specialized technical domains with minimal oversight.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Hands‑on experience with XR, AR, or VR device calibration.
• Familiarity with robotic automation, including robotic arms and control infrastructure.
• Experience with Qualcomm platforms, camera systems, and sensors (IMU, depth, tracking).
• Understanding of SLAM based systems and multi‑sensor fusion techniques.

Keywords

XR Device calibration, Camera Calibration, Display Calibration, IMU Calibration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

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