Senior Camera & Vision Engineer

Lyte AI; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible vacation

Collaborative, fast-paced environment

Cutting-edge technology projects

Job summary

Lyte is hiring a Senior Camera & Vision Engineer to lead camera-based perception in our robotics stack. You will own perception pipelines from sensor selection to production deployment, tuning ISP, and integrating CV/ML models on embedded platforms.

You will work with hardware and software teams to ensure reliable real-time vision across autonomous systems. The role emphasizes hands-on development with camera sensors, optics, and real-time ML inference, including depth estimation and motion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in camera, computer vision, or perception engineering.
• Strong experience with camera sensors, optics, and ISP tuning.
• Deep understanding of computer vision and ML fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience deploying ML-based vision models.
• Software skills in C++ and/or Python.
• Experience integrating perception algorithms into production systems.

Responsibilities

• Own camera-based perception pipelines from sensor selection to deployment.
• Evaluate sensors, modules, and optics based on requirements.
• Tune ISP pipelines for image quality, HDR, and latency.
• Develop and integrate CV/ML algorithms into the perception stack.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software teams for sensor integration.
• Design and deploy real-time vision on embedded/edge compute.
• Implement models for object detection, tracking, depth estimation, and motion.

Skills

Camera sensors

Optics

ISP tuning

Computer vision fundamentals

ML deployment

C++

Python

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/EE/Robotics

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

OpenCV

CUDA/TensorRT

Jetson

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Camera & Vision Engineer to lead the development of camera-based perception in our robotics systems. This is a hands-on role for someone who deeply understands camera hardware, ISP tuning, and modern computer vision and ML techniques-and enjoys turning raw sensor data into reliable, real-time perception outputs.

What you'll do

• Own camera-based perception pipelines from sensor selection to production deployment
• Evaluate and select camera sensors, modules, and optics based on system and application requirements
• Tune and optimize ISP pipelines (image quality, color, HDR, noise, latency, synchronization)
• Develop and integrate computer vision and ML-based algorithms into the perception stack
• Work with perception and software teams to integrate cameras with other sensors (LiDAR, IMU, radar, etc.)
• Design and deploy real-time vision systems on embedded and edge compute platforms
• Implement and optimize models for tasks such as object detection, tracking, and segmentation; depth estimation from cameras (mono, stereo, multi-view); optical flow and motion estimation
• Stay current with state-of-the-art vision models, tools, and frameworks, and apply them pragmatically to products
• Debug perception issues across the full stack-from sensor and ISP to algorithms and ML inference

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in camera, computer vision, or perception engineering
• Strong experience with camera sensors, optics, and ISP tuning
• Deep understanding of computer vision and ML fundamentals
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying ML-based vision models
• Strong software engineering skills in C++ and/or Python
• Experience integrating perception algorithms into production systems
• Ability to collaborate effectively with hardware, systems, and software teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, AR/VR, or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
• Familiarity with modern vision and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, OpenCV, etc.)
• Experience with embedded or edge AI deployment (NVIDIA Jetson, CUDA, TensorRT, etc.)
• Background in depth estimation, stereo vision, SLAM, or visual-inertial systems
• Experience with optical flow and motion estimation techniques
• Track record of shipping camera-based perception systems to production

Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team

About Lyte

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai

If you're excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you!