Senior Embedded Linux/Android Camera Engineer Independent Contractor
Must have
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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 working with Device
Tree / DTBO overlays, including power sequencing, reset, and clock
(MCLK) configuration -
Experience with ISP and image
quality (IQ) pipelines, including: 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, with the manner to effectively collaborate for the
successful project delivery and to take ownership of complex technical
challenges.
Nice to have
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Experience with Qualcomm’s
CHI pipeline -
Experience with ISP pipelines
and proprietary HAL implementations -
Knowledge of multimedia
frameworks such as GStreamer or OpenCV -
Experience working with high-resolution
or multi-camera systems -
Familiarity with automated
validation frameworks for camera subsystems -
Understanding of Android
CTS/GTS compliance and metadata policies
delivered by Jabil and work on advanced embedded camera and video
technologies for a global leader in smart automation and control systems.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Camera /
Embedded Linux Engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware and
deep inside the Linux and Android camera stack—solving the complex problems
that happen where image sensors, drivers, kernel, ISP, multimedia
frameworks, and Android come together.
You’ll contribute to a unified camera technology
platform powering multiple product families used in conference rooms,
classrooms, auditoriums, home offices, and enterprise environments worldwide.
Your work will have a direct impact on camera performance, video quality,
system stability, and the overall user experience of commercially deployed
products.
Deep Camera & Embedded Linux Engineering
Rather than working only at the application layer, you’ll
have the opportunity to investigate and solve problems across the complete
camera pipeline, from hardware interfaces and Linux kernel drivers through
Android and multimedia frameworks.
Solve Problems That Require Real Engineering
You may find yourself analyzing kernel logs and driver
behavior, tracing frames through V4L2 and the ISP, debugging MIPI CSI-2
communication, investigating Android Camera HAL behavior, tuning GStreamer
pipelines, or determining whether a difficult problem originates in the sensor,
hardware interface, kernel, driver, multimedia stack, or higher software layers.
Technical Ownership & Global Product Impact
We value senior engineers who want more than a predefined
list of implementation tasks. You’ll have the opportunity to own complex
technical topics from investigation through solution, contribute to
architecture and engineering decisions, and work directly with globally
distributed technical stakeholders.
Jabil Inc. partners with experienced independent professionals who contribute their expertise to international engineering projects. Let’s together create, innovate, and solve meaningful technical challenges for world-leading brands.
What We Offer
- Contribute to a large international
corporation delivering advanced engineering solutions for market-leading global
clients. - Real product impact and clear
technical scope. -
Engage based
on a B2B basis as an independent contractor who retains discretion over the
manner, time, and place of service delivery, subject to project requirements
and agreed deliverables, giving you flexibility in how and where you work. - Collaborate with international
engineering stakeholders and highly experienced specialists across different
countries. - Develop your expertise in new
technical areas, modern technologies, and advanced embedded solutions. - Influence technical decisions and
contribute your knowledge to products used globally.