We are looking for an experienced Imaging Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on engineering contributions across the complete imaging pipeline. You will play a key role in bridging optics, ISP, AI-based image enhancement, and image quality optimization, ensuring the delivery of world-class imaging solutions.
This position combines system architecture, algorithm integration, technical coaching, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with imaging engineers, optical module teams, silicon vendors, and external suppliers to bring innovative imaging technologies into production.
Key Responsibilities
System Architecture & Design
- Characterize and evaluate ISP capabilities, limitations, and performance.
- Provide technical guidance on the architecture and evolution of the imaging software stack built on top of third-party SDKs.
- Develop and maintain technical architecture documents, design specifications, and implementation guidelines.
- Drive technical decision-making for imaging system development.
Prototyping & Innovation
- Develop rapid prototypes, scripts, test frameworks, and validation pipelines to assess new imaging concepts.
- Evaluate emerging imaging technologies and AI-driven enhancements.
- Translate innovative concepts into practical engineering solutions.
Integration & Performance Optimization
- Lead the integration and customization of vendor-provided camera SDKs and imaging frameworks.
- Drive low-level software integration activities, including sensor bring-up, ISP feature enablement, camera control loops, and performance optimization.
- Lead the integration of classical ISP algorithms, AI-based image enhancement solutions, and post-processing functions into a unified real-time imaging pipeline.
- Identify and resolve complex image quality, system integration, and performance bottlenecks.
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of imaging solutions.
Technical Reviews & Engineering Excellence
- Conduct design reviews, architecture reviews, and code (PR) reviews.
- Support engineers through hands-on troubleshooting, debugging, and pair programming.
- Drive software engineering best practices and technical quality standards.
Coaching & Technical Leadership
- Mentor and coach imaging engineers to accelerate their technical growth.
- Organize technical workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the technical link between optical module teams and imaging software teams.
- Align requirements, technical solutions, and development priorities across disciplines.
- Collaborate closely with product management, hardware teams, and system architects.
Supplier & Partner Management
- Lead technical discussions with external suppliers and technology partners.
- Drive issue resolution, technical alignment, and successful integration of supplier technologies.
- Evaluate supplier roadmaps and technical capabilities.
- Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in imaging systems, ISP development, image processing.
- Strong understanding of camera imaging pipelines, image quality tuning, and ISP architectures.
- Experience integrating image processing algorithms into embedded or real-time systems.
- Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ for prototyping and algorithm development.
- Experience with technical leadership, architecture design, and mentoring engineering teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Preferred
- Experience with AI/ML-based image enhancement techniques.
- Knowledge of camera sensors, optics, and optical characterization.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for embedded systems.
- Experience working with external technology suppliers and partners.
We offer a competitive package to the right candidate, which includes:
- Competitive salary based on your skills and experiences
- Competitive bonus scheme
- 27 holiday days + 13 ADV days
- Unique opportunity to work for an international company with the newest technology
- Plenty of training for personal and professional development
- Flexible work hours
- A key role in the development of products that contribute to safety worldwide
- Leading an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team with a high level of technical expertise
- An international working environment with room for innovation and initiative