Principal Image Processing Engineer - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton California USA. The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment. Kidney stone disease is a common painful condition that consumes vast amounts of healthcare resources each year. Our team is led by executives and investors with a proven track record of commercializing paradigm-shifting devices to meet unmet needs within urology.

Are you ready to change the future of kidney stone treatment We are seeking high achievers who want to be part of a dynamic team working in a fun diverse atmosphere.

In This Role You Will:

Calyxo is seeking a highly skilled and innovative image processing expert responsible for driving the design and development of advanced endoscopy image signal pipelines. The ideal candidate will drive the development of firmware and software systems for endoscope capital equipment related to camera signal pipelines ensuring optimal image quality and SW/HW system integration of the imaging pipeline. This individual will be a key member of a multidisciplinary engineering team to support existing product lines while driving the development of next-generation technologies. The role also requires ensuring that all engineering efforts comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements while aligning with strategic business objectives.

• Develop state-of-the-art vision firmware/software image signal pipeline algorithms for endoscopic visualization.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define requirements for image and video quality.
• Work with clinical engineering and product management to translate user feedback on visualization quality into ISP algorithm improvements.
• Work with program management to define release content.
• Organize design reviews to ensure coherent design across hardware firmware and software interfaces.
• Create change orders test protocols/reports and design documents.
• Complete Design Verification testing and risk management activities.
• Interact with suppliers and internal operations representatives to perform root cause investigation component lifecycle management and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the technology roadmap for visualization and related research endeavors.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation among engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring prototypes to the market.
• Mentor junior and non-specialist engineering talent promoting a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Who You Will Report To:

• Director Vision and Sensor Systems

Requirements:

• MS in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Optical Engineering or a related technical field. PhD strongly preferred.
• 10 years of related experience in medical device product development with 7 years in the sub-field of endoscope image signal pipeline design.
• Deep technical expertise in real-time camera image processing algorithms including debayering non-uniformity correction color correction noise reduction contrast enhancement and 3A. Expertise in machine learning-based image processing preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of CMOS image sensor hardware operation and electronic video/control signal interfaces (e.g. MIPI I2C SPI etc).
• Experience performing quantitative image and video quality analyses via industry-standard methodology including colorimetry.
• Expertise in video standards and display technologies/interfaces.
• Familiarity with latest-generation embedded real-time imaging platforms (FPGAs SoCs GPUs embedded processors etc).
• Required SW skills: C/C (CUDA) Python MATLAB.
• Experience leading external vendors and contract manufacturers in the development of custom imaging solutions
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and experience leading multifunctional technical project teams through all development lifecycle phases
• Experience in IEC 60601 for medical devices or any other regulatory environment such as automotive or aerospace.
• Experience in requirements definition design reviews change management and risk control
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills are a must. Presentation capabilities that can be tailored anywhere from team-level to executive-level are essential.
• Ability to work independently or in team setting required.
• Must be self-directed self-motivated and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Experience and involvement with MDRs IDEs and 510(k) filings is required.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and follow applicable regulations guidelines and policy statements is required. Must have experience working under quality systems designed to meet governmental regulations such as FDA QSR ISO 13485 and the MDD.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
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• Compliance with relevant county state and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.

Preferred Qualifications

• MATLAB/Simulink-based HDL generation experience (AMD Vitis Model Composer and/or DSP Builder) preferred.

What We Offer:

At Calyxo you will be part of a knowledgeable high-achieving experienced and fun team. You will work in a diverse work environment with experienced proven leaders and have an opportunity to shape our company culture. You will experience constant learning and dynamic challenges to help you grow and be the best version of yourself.

We also offer a compensation plan as follows:

• Competitive base salary of $190000 - $250000
• Stock options ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company
• Employee benefits package that includes 401(k) healthcare insurance and paid time off

Calyxo is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not onlyvalued but alsoprioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously care deeply and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.

Calyxo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Disclaimer:

At Calyxo we prioritize a transparent and structured interview process to ensure the best fit for both our candidates and our team. Please be aware of the following:

• Structured Interview Process: Our hiring process includes multiple stages of interviews where you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with Calyxo employees. This ensures that you gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and our company culture.
• Verification of Identity: We do not extend job offers without first meeting candidates either virtually or in person. This step is crucial to maintain the integrity of our hiring process and to ensure mutual alignment.
• Beware of Scams: Calyxo will never request sensitive personal information such as your full name address phone number or identification documents via email or online forms before an official interview. Calyxo representatives will always contact you using an email format of. If you receive a request for information from any other domain please contact us directly at to verify the legitimacy of the communication.

We appreciate your interest in joining Calyxo and look forward to getting to know you through our official channels.