Imaging Simulation Engineer V

Ursus; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology firm is seeking an Imaging Simulation Engineer V for a fully remote position in Canada (excluding Quebec). The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and advanced qualifications in Imaging Science or related fields. Responsibilities include developing imaging simulation tools, investigating latest imaging methods, and managing lab setups for camera performance studies. Strong skills in Python, MATLAB, and image processing are essential. Competitive hourly compensation offered.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience required.
• Knowledge of image formation process needed to successfully model and simulate complex imaging phenomena.
• Experience and knowledge in Developing and tuning Image Signal Processing (ISP) algorithms and pipeline.
• Experience in image quality testing of camera systems.
• Hands-on experience in camera system performance study.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and execute imaging software simulation tools.
• Investigate the latest imaging simulation methods.
• Build and bring up lab setups for image data acquisition.
• Develop and document camera test methodologies.
• Drive supplier interaction and management.

Skills

Understanding of image formation, capturing, and processing pipeline and techniques

Python/Matlab programming

Shell scripting skills

Understanding of subjective and objective image quality evaluation metric

Education

Advanced degree (M.S.) in Imaging Science, Image Processing, Computer Vision, or related fields

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

CUDA

Job description

JOB TITLE: Imaging Simulation Engineer V

LOCATION: 100% Remote in Canada (excluding Quebec)

DURATION: 12 months with possible extension

PAY RANGE: C$126-136/hour

TOP 3 SKILLS:

• Understanding of image formation, capturing, and processing pipeline and techniques
• Python/Matlab programming, shell scripting skills
• Understanding of subjective and objective image quality evaluation metric and testing procedure.

COMPANY: Our client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Job Description: Our client is a world leader in the design of virtual and augmented reality systems. Come work alongside technology visionaries and research scientists to create the technology that makes VR and AR pervasive and universal. Join the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world. The Cameras Architecture Team is looking for an Imaging Simulation Engineer, who has extended experience in leading imaging technology, algorithm development and evaluation, to help develop, validate, and execute end-to-end simulation for camera systems consisting of image sensor, optics, control algorithms, and application software for the study and validation of new camera technologies and drive future product camera architectures that meet our product vision. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experiences with lab equipment and familiar with camera test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and execute state-of-the-art imaging software simulation tools to enable Client camera HW explorations, machine learning dataset generation, and product architecture tasks for consumer products
• Investigate latest imaging simulation methods (e.g. ISET, ZEMAX, non-sequential ray tracing) to enable realistic simulation of real camera behavior for architecture, algorithms, and image quality development for consumer mobile products.
• Experiment and data collection to validate simulator accuracy and to improve simulator modeling capability and efficiency.
• Build and bring up lab setups for image data acquisition of camera prototypes to support camera design studies. Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance of lab equipment.
• Develop and document camera test methodologies to support 2D/3D camera system performance analysis.
• Develop and debug test scripts for image data collection automation.
• Processing, analysis and organizing measurement data; presentation of initial analysis.
• Drive supplier interaction and management to deliver camera prototypes in support of concept demonstrations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience required
• Advanced degree (M.S.) or equivalent acquired experience in a discipline such as Imaging Science, Image Processing, Computer Vision, or related fields
• Knowledge of image formation process (spectrum, optics/aberrations, PSF, sensor noise, Fourier theory, sampling/aliasing) needed to successfully model and simulate complex imaging phenomena.
• Experience and knowledge in developing and tuning Image Signal Processing (ISP) algorithms and pipeline.
• Experience coding in languages such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, preferably CUDA, design code for efficiency, and target different platforms such as GPU, Cloud, and other
• Experiences in image quality testing of camera systems and familiar with image quality metrics and analysis.
• Hands on experience in the development of lab setups for camera system performance study
• Experiences in camera calibration and modeling of imaging systems
• Familiar with image sensor, imaging optics, and image processing algorithms
• Ability to work with minimal direction and managing a project independently from start to finish.

Must-Have Skills

• Understanding of image formation, capturing, and processing pipeline and techniques
• Python/Matlab programming, shell scripting skills
• Understanding of subjective and objective image quality evaluation metric and testing procedure.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Hands on experience in the development of lab setups for camera system performance study
• Experiences in camera calibration and modeling of imaging systems
• Candidates that come from Google or Apple.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.