Senior Embedded Linux/Android Camera Engineer (Independent Contractor)

Join a long-term international engineering project delivered by Jabil Inc., working on advanced embedded camera and video technologies for a global leader in smart automation and control systems. The role focuses on a unified camera technology platform powering multiple product families used in various environments worldwide.

• 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), and 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 for effective collaboration and 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 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.

• Take responsibility for cross-platform camera architecture and board bring-up deliverables 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 project hardware teams to validate and troubleshoot CSI timing, PHY configuration, and camera sensor integration.
• Collaborate with project silicon and camera vendors to support platform integration and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to camera bring-up and platform integration.
• Support performance optimization, platform stability, and long-term maintainability.