Imaging Systems Engineer - Smart Wearable - Pico- San jose

Imaging Systems Engineer - Smart Wearable - Pico
- San jose

Responsibilities

• Drive development of camera pipelines and tuning processes to optimize image quality for smart wearable devices.
• Implement and innovate algorithms for image and video enhancement, addressing challenges like low-light performance, noise reduction, and dynamic range.
• Establish scalable methodologies for camera tuning and image quality evaluation.
• Develop metrics and benchmarks for assessing and maintaining high image quality standards.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of imaging systems.
• Align camera system outputs with machine vision tasks and vision-language models for wearable applications.
• Manage and mentor a team of imaging experts or provide technical leadership in cross‑functional settings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Expertise in camera pipeline development, image signal processing (ISP), and image quality evaluation.
• Proficiency in developing algorithms for image enhancement, including HDR, color correction, and low-light optimization.
• Experience with machine vision applications, particularly involving AI-based systems like vision-language models.
• Knowledge of power-efficient algorithm design for wearable or embedded devices.
• Familiarity with systematic tuning methodologies and automated camera calibration tools.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI‑driven imaging solutions.
• Knowledge of smart wearable design constraints and user experience considerations.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for image quality testing and automation.

About Pico

Founded in April 2015, Pico is a VR company committed to developing immersive and interactive VR experiences for people around the world. Pico also provides tailor‑made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare.

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Job Information

Compensation Description (Annually): $136,800 - $359,720.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) savings plan with company match; paid parental leave; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; life insurance; wellbeing benefits; 10 paid holidays per year; 10 paid sick days; 17 days of paid personal time (prorated upon hire).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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