Camera Control Algorithm Research Engineer/Lead, Reality Labs

Summary:

Meta, Reality Labs brings together world-class experts to develop and ship groundbreaking products at the intersection of hardware, software, and content. We have a clear mandate to ship products at scale. In particular, seemingly impossible products that define new categories that advance Meta's mission of connecting the world. FRL Technology Engineering for Devices Team has the responsibility for taking breakthroughs in core technology and delivering them to market at scale. The C&D Signal Processing and Camera Architecture Team seeks a Camera Control Algorithm Research Engineer/Lead who has extended experience of leading high-performance camera control algorithm development from concept to production volume ramp in consumer electronics.

Required Skills:

Camera Control Algorithm Research Engineer/Lead, Reality Labs Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for all research, design, development, test and qualification of camera AF/OIS control algorithm for FRL products

2. Interact with cross-functional engineering teams (Product management, camera HW engineer, Software Engineers, Electrical Engineering) for camera prototyping, development and system integration

3. Lead on camera AF/OIS control algorithm roadmap, research, development, qualification and production bring up, create new photography user experience

4. Understand camera hardware and software architectures, optimize the camera AF/OIS control algorithm performance and efficiency

5. Work with camera HW team to develop camera AF/OIS control architect, define the factory camera control calibration procedure, test/validation plan

6. Driving prototype ideas for proof of concept and demonstration purposes

7. Off-shore supplier travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. PhD in Imaging Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field

2. Experience programming in MATLAB, Python, Objective C, or C/C++

3. 3+ years industry experience in camera control algorithm development over the full product life cycle from product definition to NPI and ramp

4. Working knowledge of camera module structure, e.g. Lens, Sensor, Actuator (AF/OIS), Gyro/IMU, and best practices with understanding of image quality fundamentals and their system drivers

5. Experience in driving algorithm development from prototype to real-time deployment

6. Experience in driving the optimization of camera HW/FW/SW system integration

7. Experience working with camera module manufacturing process

8. Data analysis skills using JMP, MATLAB or related software

9. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

1. Understanding of overall systems interactions in the image ISP pipeline

2. Camera algorithm development with experience in some of the following imaging algorithms: Auto Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Auto-exposure, Auto white balance, etc.

3. Working knowledge across the following areas with detailed experience in standard imaging interfaces and protocols in the typical consumer platform

4. Working knowledge across the following areas with detailed experience in camera actuator working principle and characterization methodology

5. Working knowledge across the following areas with detailed experience in camera module mechanical design and basic tolerance analysis

6. Working knowledge across the following areas with detailed experience in Image quality evaluation methodology (test algorithm, chart, lab setup) and quality metric

7. Experience in Machine Learning and AI Algorithms

Public Compensation:

$177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at ~~~.