Staff Imaging Software Engineer (Computer Vision)

TL;DR

Staff Imaging Software Engineer (C++/Computer Vision): Developing and implementing innovative imaging and video-processing algorithms for consumer devices with an accent on camera pipelines, computational photography, and HDR technologies. Focus on translating proof-of-concept research into high-performance software and optimizing algorithm performance on CPU and GPU processors.

Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States

Salary: $137,100 – $188,300

Company

A global leader in entertainment innovation that develops breakthrough audio and video technologies for cinema, TV, and mobile devices.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize imaging and video algorithms for digital televisions, set-top boxes, and mobile cameras.
• Implement expertise in camera pipelines, multi-camera systems, and computational photography, including HDR.
• Optimize algorithm performance on CPU and GPU processors.
• Translate research proof-of-concepts into high-quality, high-performance software deliverables.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Partner with SQA teams to enhance hardware, software, and automated testing environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in imaging, system engineering, or application engineering.
• Strong programming proficiency in C and/or C++.
• Experience porting MATLAB code to C/C++.
• Experience optimizing C/C++ code for CPU performance using multithreading or SIMD instructions.
• Must be based in the San Francisco/Bay Area to align with the specified salary range and location.

Nice to have

• GPU acceleration experience using OpenGL, Vulkan, Direct3D, CUDA, or OpenCL.
• Experience developing and deploying machine learning algorithms in production.
• Knowledge of image signal processing (ISP) pipelines and camera hardware integration.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Familiarity with HDR technologies such as Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG.

Culture & Benefits

• Flex Work approach that provides flexibility in where, when, and how work is performed.
• Excellent compensation package including bonuses and potential equity.
• Collegial corporate culture focusing on both high-tech innovation and artistic impact.
• Opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art R&D organization.