Microsoft · 1 day ago
Senior Camera System Architect
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
5+ years expMicrosoft is seeking a Senior Camera System Architect to join their Surface team, focusing on the development of next-generation devices. The role involves leading the delivery of imaging systems, collaborating with partners, and defining camera experiences for Surface products.
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Responsibilities
Own delivery of camera solutions as a product’s lead camera system engineer. Responsibilities include sensor recommendations; proposing new ISP algorithms and features based on hardware and software capabilities; collaborating with internal application partners to understand requirements and enhance the user experience; working with ISP partners to develop camera system drivers; and partnering with image quality and algorithm engineers to evaluate processing architectures for optimal power and performance and image quality
Design and develop end-to-end camera systems, integrating sensors, optics, ISP pipelines, and AI-based imaging algorithms
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, product) to define camera system requirements and performance targets
Work with silicon partners to understand ISP capability of selected platforms and to influence and define ISP roadmaps
Contribute to the camera team’s development of a multi-year camera roadmap for sensors and customer experiences that spans the business roadmap
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in imaging AI, camera hardware, and power-efficient computing
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
OR equivalent experience
Experience with PC or mobile camera systems
Expert knowledge of image capture and image signal processing design (ISP)
Knowledge of Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor(CMOS) image sensors and lenses
Experience delivering high performance imaging systems in a high-volume consumer product
Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-group collaboration
Preferred
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
OR equivalent experience
Experience developing and integrating imaging AI solutions that augment the capabilities of the ISP
Knowledge of hardware acceleration (e.g., NPUs) and familiarity with power profiling tools
Company
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