Senior Pixel Design Engineer, CIS & Imaging Systems

ovt

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

OVT is seeking a Pixel Design Engineer within the Process R&D team to drive innovation in pixel architecture and process optimization. You will advance simulation methodologies and develop next‑generation pixel technologies for cutting‑edge imaging and display solutions.

You will collaborate cross‑functionally with process integration, design, and system teams to optimize pixel performance, validate models, and contribute to sensor technologies across PD/DPD/NIR/ToF and LCOS applications for

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in pixel optimization and performance enhancement.
5+ years of experience in device-based technologies, CIS process experience strongly preferred.
Background in simulation tools and semiconductor device physics.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in R&D environments.
MS EE or MS in Physics; PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

Optimize pixel structures and fabrication processes to improve electrical/optical performance and efficiency.
Develop, enhance, and validate simulation methodologies for CIS pixel optimization and system-level modeling.
Collaborate with process integration and design teams to improve pixel characteristics and develop new pixel architectures tailored to specific applications, including PD, DPD, NIR, ToF and LCOS.
Partner with system engineering and architecture teams to model and optimize devices, components, and full systems leveraging OVT sensors and display technologies.
Contribute to next-generation sensors and display performance through data-driven modeling and cross-functional innovation.