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Camera Solutions Engineer

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Job Summary

We are looking for a Camera Solutions Engineer who will act as the technical bridge between the camera architecture team and the camera firmware team. This role is critical in translating camera system requirements into firmware implementation, validation, and tuning workflows. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across optics, sensors, ISP, firmware, and automation, and thrives in a hands on, cross functional environment.

Job Description

The Camera Solutions Engineer will work closely with camera architects, firmware engineers, and validation teams to ensure camera features and performance targets are successfully delivered from concept through production. This role combines system level understanding with practical execution, including test automation, debug, and performance validation. Experience with camera tuning and camera drivers is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical interface between camera architecture and camera firmware teams
Translate camera system requirements into firmware execution and validation plans
Support camera bring up, debug, and performance analysis across multiple platforms
Develop and maintain Python based automation frameworks for camera testing and validation
Assist with camera tuning workflows including image quality evaluation and parameter optimization
Collaborate with firmware teams on camera driver behavior, integration, and issue resolution
Analyze test results and provide clear, actionable feedback to architecture and firmware stakeholders
Contribute to documentation, best practices, and continuous improvement of camera development processes

Education & Experience Recommended

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
1+ years of experience working with camera systems, imaging pipelines, or embedded platforms
Experience working in cross functional engineering teams delivering complex camera features

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of camera system architecture including sensors, optics, ISP, and firmware interaction
Hands on experience with camera tuning is a strong plus
Experience with camera drivers or low level camera bring up is a significant advantage
Background in test automation and validation methodologies
Experience with Python for automation, tooling, and data analysis
Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development workflows
Strong debugging, problem solving, and communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience with video conferencing cameras, multi camera systems, or AI assisted imaging
Exposure to image quality metrics, subjective evaluation, and lab based testing
Experience working with hardware bring up, sensor characterization, or ISP configuration

Additional Information

This role requires close collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and offers significant technical impact on camera quality, performance, and reliability across products.

Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Salary

The pay range for this role is$65,600to$101,000USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including;
• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Software

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel -

No

Relocation -

Yes

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