EU remote
Imaging Lead Engineer
About this role
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.