Camera Image Quality, Driver Development, and Characterization Engineer

Yoh Services LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a Camera Image Quality, Driver Development, and Characterization Engineer to support camera IQ evaluation, driver development, and characterization for advanced vehicle camera systems. The role involves lab and field testing, developing test methodologies, and communicating findings to camera engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, and embedded systems, plus familiarity with image sensors and test automation tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of embedded software development in C/C++ under Linux/RTOS.
• Hands-on experience writing low-level drivers for image sensors and video capture hardware.
• Experience with camera image quality, imaging systems, and laboratory measurement setups.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Understanding of CMOS image sensor architecture, analog circuits, and camera system design.

Responsibilities

• Execute camera IQ tests in lab and real-world environments.
• Develop and maintain camera IQ test benches and measurement systems.
• Create test software for automated data acquisition, analysis, and visualization.
• Analyze test data with statistics and communicate results and trends.
• Document characterization results and recommended actions.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python automation

Lab measurement & data analysis

Camera IQ testing

Driver development

Statistical analysis

Documentation & reporting

Independent work

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Linux

Job description

Camera Image Quality, Driver Development, and Characterization Engineer

We are seeking an engineer to support camera image quality (IQ) evaluation, driver development, and characterization for advanced vehicle camera systems. This role will execute laboratory and real-world testing, develop test methodologies, analyze data, and communicate findings to camera engineering stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines camera and optical testing experience with Python-based automation and embedded C/C++ development.

Scope:

• Execute camera image quality, characterization, and performance testing in laboratory and real-world environments.
• Develop, maintain, and operate camera IQ test benches, measurement systems, and supporting equipment.
• Create and improve test software for automated data acquisition, analysis, and visualization using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Analyze test data using statistical methods and communicate results, trends, and recommendations.
• Write technical reports documenting characterization results, issues, and recommended actions.
• Develop new test setups and methodologies to expand camera validation capabilities.
• Design, implement, and maintain C/C++ device drivers for automotive CMOS image sensors and video‑capture hardware.
• Develop and optimize drivers for multi-gigabit automotive SerDes links, including GMSL2/GMSL3.
• Implement and debug communications across MIPI CSI-2, I2C, Automotive Ethernet, and related interfaces.
• Support camera module bring‑up using bench setups, frame grabbers, and diagnostic tools.
• Develop bus‑transaction logging utilities, Built-In Self-Test (BIST) routines, and fault‑recovery mechanisms.
• Support development practices aligned with automotive functional‑safety requirements, including ISO 26262.

Required:

• 2+ years of embedded software development experience using modern C++ and C in Linux or RTOS environments.
• Hands‑on experience developing low‑level device drivers for image sensors, video‑capture hardware, or high‑speed peripherals.
• Experience with camera image quality, image sensors, electronics, or imaging systems.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and operating sensitive laboratory measurement setups.
• Proficiency with Python or similar tools for test automation, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Knowledge of CMOS image sensor architecture, basic analog circuits, electronics, and camera system design.
• Experience with imaging lab equipment such as light sources, lux meters, test charts, lenses, optical filters, and opto‑mechanical components.
• Understanding of statistical analysis, including variation, uncertainty, and measures of central tendency.
• Strong problem‑solving, technical documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining a clean and professional lab environment.

Pluses:

• Direct experience with automotive multi‑gigabit SerDes architectures, including GMSL2 or GMSL3.
• Experience with Automotive Ethernet, including 100BASE‑T1 or 1000BASE‑T1.
• Experience with high‑throughput network‑streaming pipelines.
• Experience developing BIST, diagnostics, logging, or fault‑recovery systems.
• Experience applying ISO 26262 or other automotive functional‑safety standards.
• Experience with Excel, COM‑capable programming environments, or statistical software.

Estimated Min Rate

$50.00

Estimated Max Rate

$80.00/hr +. Depends on work experience.

What’s In It for You?

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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