Principal SW Engineer, MIPI (AI2468) Bengaluru, India
SiMa.ai
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Jan 9, 2026
Description
Job Title: Principal Software Engineer, MIPI
Job Location: Bangalore, India (This position requires a full-time, on-site presence in our Bangalore office)
Job ID: AI2468
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.
