Computer Hardware Engineer Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Netflix is a global leader in entertainment services, expanding beyond media distribution into cutting-edge content production. Within this ecosystem, Eyeline Labs serves as the research and innovation arm of Netflix Eyeline Studios, developing and deploying advanced technologies that transform how films are made.

Our mission is to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, making the seemingly impossible achievable, delivering photorealistic quality with exceptional speed and efficiency, and supporting creators in bringing their boldest creative visions to life.

We want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. Learn more.

We are seeking a talented and versatile hardware engineer to contribute to the research, development and maintenance of our next generation image acquisition system by using the latest image sensors or state-of-art camera products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware engineering, practical projects experience in building multi-camera rigs, coupled with proficiency in software development, to design, implement, and optimize integrated systems for virtual production environments.

Key Responsibilities

Research, design and develop multi-camera data acquisition system:

• Familiar with the image sensor terminologies and data transfer protocol.

• Design and develop multi-camera rig that is to be deployed with latest volumetric capture and gaussian splatting technologies.

• Familiar with inter-camera synchronization terminologies such as TTL, GenLock, PTP and Timecode.

• Familiar with industry standard communication protocols such as LVDS, UART, SPI, I2C, CRC.

• Write low-level programming using C to drive microcontrollers.

• Design and implement the popular computer interface protocol for data transfer

• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend and implement improvements

Software development for camera rig control, data transfer and performance analysis:

• Design and develop camera control software (web-based, python or C++), provide user-friendly UI for operators to control the camera rigs

• Design and develop data transfer protocol, harvest mechanism and injection pipeline. Quick turn-around is a high priority to enable the camera rigs' bandwidth

• Design and develop a system monitor to detect and report the status of the camera rig, and provide a solution for efficient troubleshooting

System integration, maintenance and support:

• Work efficiently and effectively with the other team to integrate the image rig to other stage system components.

• Provide technical support for the operation and maintenance of the camera rigs.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware and software components in a timely manner.

• Flexible in utilizing available industry trends and emerging technologies to support stages' project needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience in PCB design and proficiency with CAD software, Altium preferred.

• Strong programming skills in Python and C++, with experience in developing control systems for image acquisition and harvest applications.

• Deep knowledge in camera technologies. Familiar with different technique categories such as rolling shutter vs globe shutter, on-board vs off-board data storage, image data compression.

• Familiarity with 3d print and modeling is a strong plus.

$150,000 - $200,000 USD a year
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Los Angeles, CA, USA. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.

About Us

Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.

At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.

Netflix Investment- Eyeline

With the support of Netflix's investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.

Come as you are

We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.