6+ years of experience in programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.
4+ years of experience in Image Signal Processing design, development, implementation, and verification.
2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Direct level and above).
2+ years of experience in camera hardware or systems design and optimization.
1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Leverages advanced Camera Engineering knowledge to research, design, develop, verify, debug, implement, and/or validate highly complex camera systems, HW or FW tasks (including Camera Image Signal Processor, 3A, Image Quality, Features, and Tuning Tools), algorithms, features, logic design, modeling, design verification, and power optimization.
Performs architecture, IQ modules, algorithm, and feature decomposition to drive highly complex requirements and specifications for hardware development.
Ensures advanced image quality, system performance, and critical ISP area and power metrics are met.
Translates customer needs and requirements into concrete tasks and plans.
Facilitates collaboration across organizations to design, develop, and optimize camera systems, hardware, and/or software.
Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for highly complex Camera projects to guide users and/or customers to implement output; reviews technical documentation for junior engineers.
Level of Responsibility
Works independently with minimal supervision.
- Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
- Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
- Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
- Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
- Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$186,700.00 - $280,100.00
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