Camera Layout Engineer

Chooch; San Mateo (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chooch, a leader in AI-powered vision systems, seeks a Camera Layout Engineer to design and optimize camera layouts. You will collaborate with customers and technicians for effective installations, directly impacting our AI model's performance. Extensive benefits and a remote working option are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with 3% match

Extensive PTO

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in camera layout or surveillance systems design.
• Fluency in layout and visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of IP cameras and basic networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design camera placement plans and field-of-view diagrams.
• Collaborate with installers and technicians.
• Optimize camera placement for AI performance.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Visualization

Problem Solving

Tools

Lucidchart

Visio

CAD

Milestone

Genetec

Blue Iris

Job description

Camera Layout Engineer

Location: Remote (with on-site coordination as needed)

About the Role:

In this role, you'll design and optimize camera views and layouts for our AI-powered vision systems. You’ll work closely with the customer, camera installers, and internal engineering teams to ensure optimal placement and coverage. Your work directly impacts the accuracy and performance of our AI models in the field.

You should be fluent in layout and visualization tools (like Lucidchart, Visio, etc.), comfortable working with networked systems (IP cameraconfigurations) and be able to speak the language of camera technicians and installers.

Responsibilities:

• Design detailed camera placement plans and field-of-view diagrams using tools such asLucidchart, Visio, or similar
• Collaborate withcamera installersandtechniciansto ensure field feasibility of proposed layouts
• Consult directly withcustomers and field partnersto understand site conditions and coverage goals in our unique healthcare environment
• Optimize camera placement forAI performance, including angles, lighting conditions, and field of view
• Translate business or AI system requirements into practical cameradeployment strategies
• Create and maintain documentation for camera layout standards, naming conventions, and best practices
• Support pre-sales or onboarding conversations with customers around site planning and camera layout
• You will be responsible for all aspects of our deployed cameras such as: configuration, lens angle, placement, layout planning, etc.

Preferred:

• Understanding of low-voltage systems and installation requirements
• Familiarity with tools like Milestone, Genetec, Blue Iris, or similar VMS platforms
• Basic scripting or automation skills to support layout configuration or documentation (e.g., Python, bash)

• 2–5 years of experience in camera layout, surveillance systems design, or a related field
• Proficient in tools likeLucidchart,Visio, or CAD for layout/diagramming
• Working knowledge ofIP cameras, NVRs, and basic networking concepts (IP addressing, subnets, VPN tunnels)
• Comfortable communicating withfield techniciansandinstallers; able to create installer-friendly documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; customer-facing experience preferred
• Familiarity withcamera FOV, resolution, lensing, mounting considerations, and installation trade-offs
• Experience withAI/computer visionsystems or smart surveillance solutions

Chooch offers extensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401K with 3% match, extensive PTO, and life insurance policies included.