Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Camera Systems
Develops and integrates camera subsystems for autonomous drones, architects ISP pipelines on ARM-based SoCs, optimizes image processing algorithms, and brings up hardware prototypes. Requires deep embedded software expertise in real-time C++, Linux/Android, and computer vision pipelines.
170k – 278k
On-siteEmbedded Engineering
About the role
Responsibilities
Lead development and integration of camera subsystems
Design and bring up ISP and camera hardware
Configure and optimize ISP and encoder pipelines
Collaborate with image quality, calibration, and test teams to deliver production-ready camera software
Develop next-generation image processing algorithms for autonomous flight applications
Bring up and debug new hardware platforms and prototypes
Requirements
Proven experience with ISP development on ARM-based Linux/Android SoCs, especially Qualcomm platforms
Deep understanding of ISP pipeline architecture, including front-end, Bayer processing, and post-processing
Strong background in algorithm development across CPU, DSP, GPU, and ISP pipelines
Hands-on experience with real-time 3A algorithms
Familiarity with Android Camera HAL3, Linux V4L2, AVC, and HEVC standards
Experience with GStreamer and GPU shader-based implementations for image processing (Debayering, lens shading, etc.)
Strong embedded development experience, including firmware for physical hardware
Proficiency in modern C++ in real-time, embedded environments
Python scripting and development skills
Skilled in hardware bring-up, low-level debugging, and performance optimization
Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-abstracted code
Compensation
Annual base salary range: $170,000 - $277,500
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits: group health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, 401K
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