Computational Imaging Engineer — Camera ISP for AR/VR

Snapchat, Inc.

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 157,000 - 235,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

RSU equity
Comprehensive medical coverage
Parental leave

Job summary

Snap Inc is seeking a Computational Imaging Engineer to join the SPECS team in Los Angeles. You will develop image signal processing pipelines for next-generation computational imaging platforms and work across optics, sensors, and compute teams to shape architectural trade-offs.

You will apply expertise in CV and ML to optimize camera ISP performance, lead testing and validation, and travel up to 15%. Snap offers equity and robust health benefits as part of a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, computer science or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in computational imaging for computer vision applications.
  • Experience with ISP, computer vision, and machine learning for image processing.
  • Experience developing and optimizing ISP and ML algorithms for camera products.
  • Experience with non-traditional image sensors including SPADs, event sensors, neuromorphic sensors, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Develop image signal processing (ISP) pipelines for next generation computational imaging platforms.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across optics, sensors, computer vision, and compute teams.
  • Influence key architectural decisions and drive consensus on critical trade-offs.
  • Develop test methodologies and characterization plans for camera ISP performance.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for sensor performance issues.
  • Travel up to 15%.

Skills

C++
Python
Image processing
Computer vision
AI/ML integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in optics, physics, EE, CS or related field
PhD or MS in optics/ physics/ EE/ CS

Tools

OpenCV
MATLAB
Python
Git

Job description

Snap Inc is seeking a Computational Imaging Engineer to join the SPECS team in Los Angeles. You will develop image signal processing pipelines for next-generation computational imaging platforms and work across optics, sensors, and compute teams to shape architectural trade-offs.

You will apply expertise in CV and ML to optimize camera ISP performance, lead testing and validation, and travel up to 15%. Snap offers equity and robust health benefits as part of a competitive compensation package.

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