Expert Camera Algorithm R&D Engineer

Expert Camera Algorithm R&D Engineer – Computational Imaging

Position Overview

A leading technology research organization is seeking an Expert Camera Algorithm R&D Engineer to drive innovation in next-generation mobile imaging systems.

This role focuses on advancing computational imaging algorithms and shaping end-to-end camera system architecture. The position combines deep expertise in image processing, system-level optimization, and cross-domain collaboration across optics, sensors, and embedded platforms.

The successful candidate will play a key role in defining future imaging technologies and delivering high-impact innovations in mobile camera performance and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership in Imaging Algorithms

• Serve as a technical authority in pixel reconstruction and computational imaging algorithms.

• Influence system-level architecture decisions across image signal processing, sensors, optics, and AI-based pipelines.

• Drive improvements in image and video quality from both objective and perceptual perspectives.

Algorithm Development & Innovation

• Define and execute the roadmap for core imaging algorithms, including:

  • Denoising

  • Super-resolution

  • Depth estimation and bokeh rendering

  • Multi-frame fusion

• Develop next-generation solutions addressing limitations of current imaging approaches.

• Continuously evaluate and integrate state-of-the-art methods in image and video processing.

Hardware–Software Co-Design

• Propose efficient hardware and system architecture solutions based on:

  • Power consumption

  • Performance

  • Memory bandwidth

  • Latency

  • Silicon area constraints

• Optimize algorithms for embedded platforms and real-time processing environments.

End-to-End System Validation

• Lead validation of imaging innovations from concept through:

  • Simulation

  • Prototyping

  • Benchmarking

• Ensure robust performance across real-world scenarios and product constraints.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including:

  • ISP architecture and design

  • Sensor and optics engineering

  • Product and system integration teams

• Mentor senior engineers and contribute to global technical leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Vision, Computational Imaging, or a related field.

• Extensive industry experience (typically 15+ years) in mobile imaging systems.

• Deep expertise in camera system design, including:

  • Image sensors

  • Optics and mechanics

  • Autofocus and stabilization systems

  • End-to-end image processing pipelines

• Proven experience developing and deploying computational imaging algorithms.

• Strong experience optimizing algorithms for embedded hardware platforms under real-world constraints.

• Demonstrated leadership in driving complex, cross-functional engineering projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering imaging features for high-end consumer devices.

• Strong understanding of perceptual image quality metrics and evaluation methods.

• Experience in system-level trade-offs across hardware and software domains.

• Background in AI-enhanced imaging pipelines.

Personal Attributes

• Strong first-principles thinking and problem-solving ability.

• High level of technical ownership and strategic vision.

• Ability to lead innovation across multidisciplinary domains.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Passion for advancing next-generation imaging technologies.