Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Imaging Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on engineering contributions across the complete imaging pipeline. You will play a key role in bridging optics, ISP, AI-based image enhancement, and image quality optimization, ensuring the delivery of world-class imaging solutions.

This position combines system architecture, algorithm integration, technical coaching, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with imaging engineers, optical module teams, silicon vendors, and external suppliers to bring innovative imaging technologies into production.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Design

• Characterize and evaluate ISP capabilities, limitations, and performance.
• Provide technical guidance on the architecture and evolution of the imaging software stack built on top of third-party SDKs.
• Develop and maintain technical architecture documents, design specifications, and implementation guidelines.
• Drive technical decision-making for imaging system development.

Prototyping & Innovation

• Develop rapid prototypes, scripts, test frameworks, and validation pipelines to assess new imaging concepts.
• Evaluate emerging imaging technologies and AI-driven enhancements.
• Translate innovative concepts into practical engineering solutions.

Integration & Performance Optimization

• Lead the integration and customization of vendor-provided camera SDKs and imaging frameworks.
• Drive low-level software integration activities, including sensor bring-up, ISP feature enablement, camera control loops, and performance optimization.
• Lead the integration of classical ISP algorithms, AI-based image enhancement solutions, and post-processing functions into a unified real-time imaging pipeline.
• Identify and resolve complex image quality, system integration, and performance bottlenecks.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of imaging solutions.

Technical Reviews & Engineering Excellence

• Conduct design reviews, architecture reviews, and code (PR) reviews.
• Support engineers through hands-on troubleshooting, debugging, and pair programming.
• Drive software engineering best practices and technical quality standards.

Coaching & Technical Leadership

• Mentor and coach imaging engineers to accelerate their technical growth.
• Organize technical workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the technical link between optical module teams and imaging software teams.
• Align requirements, technical solutions, and development priorities across disciplines.
• Collaborate closely with product management, hardware teams, and system architects.

Supplier & Partner Management

• Lead technical discussions with external suppliers and technology partners.
• Drive issue resolution, technical alignment, and successful integration of supplier technologies.
• Evaluate supplier roadmaps and technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in imaging systems, ISP development, image processing.
• Strong understanding of camera imaging pipelines, image quality tuning, and ISP architectures.
• Experience integrating image processing algorithms into embedded or real-time systems.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ for prototyping and algorithm development.
• Experience with technical leadership, architecture design, and mentoring engineering teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred

• Experience with AI/ML-based image enhancement techniques.
• Knowledge of camera sensors, optics, and optical characterization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for embedded systems.
• Experience working with external technology suppliers and partners.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive package to the right candidate, which includes:

• Competitive salary based on your skills and experiences
• Competitive bonus scheme
• 27 holiday days + 13 ADV days
• Unique opportunity to work for an international company with the newest technology
• Plenty of training for personal and professional development
• Flexible work hours
• A key role in the development of products that contribute to safety worldwide
• Leading an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team with a high level of technical expertise
• An international working environment with room for innovation and initiative