Lyte · 6 hours ago
Senior Camera & Vision Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $300K/yr
7+ years expLyte is a company that builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments, combining custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software. They are seeking a Senior Camera & Vision Engineer to lead the development of camera-based perception in robotics systems, focusing on camera selection, configuration, and the integration of vision algorithms.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Company
Lyte
Lyte is the perception layer of Physical AI.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$107MKey Investors
Avigdor Willenz
2026-01-05Series Unknown· $107M
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