Senior Application Engineer, CMOS Image Sensor

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Samsung Semiconductor is hiring now for a Senior CIS Application Engineer. You will join a dynamic team focused on developing and validating cutting-edge CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) technologies and the complete imaging pipeline they power. Your expanded role will involve not just sensor characterization but also establishing objective and subjective image quality standards. Youll collaborate across design process and product engineering to ensure that CIS devices meet stringent technical specifications and exceed end-user visual expectations across the entire system. This position offers opportunities to define holistic test methodologies and drive product innovation in advanced imaging systems.

What Youll Do

• Establish objective evaluation criteria and subjective perceptual measurement methodologies for the full imaging system (CIS devices PKG modules and ISP output) under dark and light conditions.
• Conduct detailed characterization and performance analysis.
• Analyze test results to identify trends anomalies and potential root causes of image performance issues spanning hardware defects to ISP.
• Work closely with design and process team to provide feedback and propose improvements for image sensor and overall system performance.
• Develop and automate test flows for consistent and efficient evaluation using standard programming languages and specialized IQV software tools (e.g. Imatest).
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry image quality standards.
• Communicate results effectively to cross-functional teams and management stakeholders.
• Act as the primary technical contact person for customers addressing their technical questions and concerns.
• Serve as a bridge between the customer and internal engineering/product development teams conveying customer feedback and advocating for necessary fixes or improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues promptly often involving embedded hardware and software debugging in camera systems.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work Policy.

Job ID: 42887

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Physics Optics or related field with 5 years of relevant industry experience or Masters with 3 years or PhD with 0 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of CIS operation principles including pixel readout chain ADC behavior and the full imaging pipeline (Optics Sensor ISP).
• Hands-on experience with image sensor characterization test system operation and standardized image quality lab environments (light booths test charts).
• Knowledge of optical measurement techniques and evaluation under both dark and illuminated conditions.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python MATLAB or similar platforms ideally paired with experience using professional IQV software like Imatest.
• Familiarity with industry standards for objective image quality measurement.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• A proactive mindset and strong attention to detail when working in cross-functional environments.
• Youre inclusive adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience seeking data to help build understanding.
• Youre collaborative building relationships humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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