Senior Imaging Systems Engineer

About SimpliSafe

Were a high-tech home security company thats passionate about protecting the life youve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And weve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career youre building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We dont just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.

Were embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days typically Tuesday and Wednesday to work together in person and teams can choose where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done.

Why are we hiring

Well were growing and thriving. So we need smart talented and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.

What Youll Do

As a Senior Imaging Systems Engineer you will be a key technical leader responsible for the end-to-end design development and validation of our security camera and lighting systems. Your expertise will be crucial in defining specifications meticulously evaluating imager and lens performance and ensuring our final products deliver unparalleled image quality. Youll drive innovation troubleshoot complex challenges pushing the boundaries of whats possible in imaging.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design Leadership: Lead the architectural definition and design of complex camera modules and imaging systems balancing optical electrical mechanical lighting and software considerations. Drive critical design decisions and contribute to the product roadmap.
• Advanced Imager & Lens Expertise:
• Spearhead the research evaluation and selection of cutting-edge image sensors based on rigorous performance criteria including high dynamic range low-light sensitivity noise performance and power efficiency.
• Define and critically evaluate optical lens systems for optimal performance ensuring excellence in MTF distortion chromatic aberration and stray light control.
• Design lighting to optimize image quality and power.
• Act as a primary technical liaison with imager DSP camera lens and optical component vendors influencing future development.
• Rigorous Prototyping & Characterization: Develop and execute advanced test plans for camera prototypes performing deep-dive characterization of imager and lens performance. Utilize and develop measurement techniques for noise analysis linearity spectral response and other key parameters.
• Image Quality Mastery & Tuning:
• Design implement and lead comprehensive objective and subjective image quality (IQ) testing covering parameters like color accuracy white balance exposure sharpness and noise.
• Employ and potentially develop advanced image quality analysis tools (e.g. Imatest).
• Work with ODM Image and ISP SoC vendors to expertly calibrate and fine-tune Image Signal Processor (ISP) parameters to achieve industry-leading image quality across diverse challenging environments and use cases.
• Proactively identify diagnose and resolve complex image quality artifacts and propose innovative solutions.
• Validation & Production Readiness: Own the development and execution of robust validation plans for production-ready camera systems ensuring compliance with all functional performance reliability and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering Physics Imaging Science Computer Science or a closely related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in camera system design development and validation with a proven track record of bringing imaging products to market.
• Deep expertise in:
• CMOS Image sensor technologies and their low-level characteristics.
• Optical system design analysis and characterization (e.g. MTF distortion CA stray light lens manufacturing processes).
• Advanced Image Quality (IQ) metrics testing methodologies and industry-standard tools like IMATEST
• Leading Image Signal Processor (ISP) tuning and optimization across various platforms.
• Camera module integration calibration and complex debugging.
• Low power always on imaging
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages (e.g. Python MATLAB) for data analysis automation and image processing.
• Familiarity with optical design software (e.g. Zemax Code V TracePro).
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills with an ability to tackle complex ambiguous problems.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with neural networks in imaging pipeline (AI ISP)
• Freeform and Fresnel lens design and analysis
• Ultra-low power always on motion and object detection.
• H.264/HEVC/AV1 Video compression technology and analysis using tools like Elecard.

What Values Youll Share

• Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers putting them at the core of our work and developing strong long-term relationships with them.
• Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
• No Ego - Maintaining a no job too small attitude and an open inclusive and humble style.
• One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
• Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
• Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.

What We Offer

• A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe inclusive environment where you can build grow and thrive
• A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here)
• Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together give opportunities to network mentor and develop and advocate for change.

We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of a position or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact .