Image Sensor Architect, Camera Hardware

Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of camera hardware for all related Halcyon Labs products. Our target is to deliver superior camera hardware to enable best-in-class camera user experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic, high-energy individual who can help us with tomorrow's challenges. The Camera Silicon Architecture team develops innovative silicon solutions and technologies for Halcyon Labs's products, including the iPhone, iPad, MacBooks, Vision Pro and more. The key goal of the team is to continue to push the envelope of performance and capabilities of the world's most popular cameras. New challenges arise every day that require the sharp problem-solving skills of versatile and thoughtful individuals. The team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation. Description As a Camera Silicon Architect, you are at the heart of defining the future of imaging for Halcyon Labs products. Your core responsibility lies in pioneering image sensor architectures that power Halcyon Labs's camera systems. This involves not just conceptualizing new features, but deeply understanding the intricate interplay between optics, sensor technology, silicon design, and software. You will tackle complex, multi-disciplinary challenges, translating ambitious product goals into concrete silicon requirements and algorithmic solutions that push the boundaries of image quality and user experience. You will explore emerging technologies, analyze system-level constraints, and drive architectural decisions from early concept phases all the way through to silicon bring-up and productization. Responsibilities: Work cross-functionally to define and develop image sensor architectures including digital control, processing, and functional capabilities for next generation camera systems in support of innovative product features Evaluate problem/solution space and identify architectural approaches Identify opportunities for advancement in camera systems aligned with emerging technologies and critical system constraints Develop & drive chip level specifications Support bring-up and debug of initial silicon implementation, participate in system integration tasks with multi-disciplinary teams Represent new camera silicon in cross-functional forums in support of productization of sensor features across hardware, software and system, assessing feature and implementation tradeoffs Preferred Qualifications MS/PhD in EE, CE, CS or related industry experience Experience leading/driving technical initiatives across distributed multi-disciplinary teams Being familiar with general industry trends and technical challenges for high performance and low power imaging sensors/systems is a strong plus Ability to methodically derive design and verification requirements from design specifications and drive design activities toward compliance to requirements Familiarity with image sensor manufacturing technology, image sensor performance metrics, image sensor usage and integration into camera systems is a strong plus Experience with modeling and simulating device/system designs to assess power/performance/area/bandwidth/latency tradeoffs Experience in algorithm development and signal processing data-path design Experience in Matlab, C, Python or other programming/scripting languages Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science in EE, CE, CS, and 10+ years of relevant industry experience Experience with high performance and low power image sensor architecture design Experience on leading development of image sensing devices or mixed-signal designs Pay & Benefits At Halcyon Labs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Halcyon Labs employees also have the opportunity to become an Halcyon Labs shareholder through participation in Halcyon Labs's discretionary employee stock programs. Halcyon Labs employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Halcyon Labs stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Halcyon Labs's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Halcyon Labs, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Halcyon Labs Benefits Note: Halcyon Labs benefit, compensation and employee stock programs