Sr. Camera Architect, Hardware-Technology & Archit

Amazon Lab126 is seeking an innovative Camera Architect to design complete camera solutions that define imaging excellence for our next-generation consumer electronics devices. You will work at the intersection of hardware algorithms and user experience to deliver best-in-class imaging solutions that delight our customers.

As a Camera Architect youll own end-to-end camera system design from sensor selection optics illumination and ISP integration. This is the design of complex camera systems where optics electronics reliability thermal management and image processing converge. Youll balance conflicting requirements from industrial design cost performance and manufacturability while collaborating with cross-functional teams including hardware engineering computer vision machine learning and product management.

You are at the center of Amazons imaging excellence surrounded by experts in optics sensors ISP and algorithms who can rapidly prototype and validate ideas. The role offers genuine technical leadership where youll own complex architectural initiatives decompose system-level problems for parallel execution set engineering standards and mentor others while staying hands-on with the most challenging technical problems.


Key job responsibilities
Own end-to-end camera system architecture including sensor selection lens architecture and IR/visible illumination.
Define camera system specifications balancing image quality cost power and manufacturability across diverse lighting conditions
Perform detailed optical system design simulation and analysis to evaluate design alternatives
Drive component selection through simulations rigorous testing vendor evaluation and data-driven decision making
Partner with image quality team on ISP tuning camera control algorithms and signal optimization. Work with hardware engineers on module integration thermal management and manufacturing
Drive camera system validation including optical bench testing image quality assessment and failure analysis
Communicate technical recommendations and influence product decisions at the leadership level


- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- 5 years of experience in camera system architecture camera system design and manufacture for consumer electronics
- Deep understanding of camera systems including optics image sensors ISP pipelines and illumination
- Proven ability to perform system-level analysis and design tradeoffs
- Experience with vendor management and component qualification processes

- Masters or PhD in Physics Engineering Computer Science Imaging Science or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Sunnyvale - 157900.00 - 213600.00 USD annually