Camera Hardware Engineer, Robot Head
San Carlos, CA$176k - $225kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Develop and validate vision hardware for NEO’s perception, owning camera module validation from prototype bring-up through mass production to ensure high-quality imaging under real-world robotic conditions.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute comprehensive validation strategies for camera modules, image sensors, and complete vision systems
- Characterize optical, electrical, and system-level camera performance across robotic operating conditions
- Develop image quality specifications, validation methodologies, and objective performance metrics
- Design calibration procedures and manufacturing test processes for high-volume production
- Lead camera hardware bring-up from prototype through production qualification
- Partner with Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering teams to optimize complete imaging system performance
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure camera modules consistently meet design, quality, and manufacturing requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 3+ years of experience developing, validating, or characterizing camera and imaging systems
- Deep understanding of camera technologies including image sensors, optics, lenses, image signal processors (ISP), and complete imaging pipelines
- Working knowledge of the electrical and mechanical integration of camera modules
- Experience programming with Python and C/C++
- Proficiency working in Linux environments
- Experience using image quality evaluation tools such as Imatest, Image Engineering, MATLAB, or equivalent
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work full-time onsite in San Carlos, CA
Skills
Required:Camera system architecture and imaging pipelineValidation methodologies and metricsCalibration procedures for high-volume productionHardware bring-up and production qualificationCross-functional collaborationProgramming (Python, C/C++)Linux
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
Last updated Aug 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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