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NLP PEOPLE

Sr. Imaging Research Scientist

NLP PEOPLE, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122


The qualified individual will be responsible for development,implementation, troubleshooting and, primarily, evaluation andcharacterization of experimental prototype cameras for CMOS imagersincluding but not limited to color imaging and range/depth imaging,associated software, hardware, optics and image processing. Specifically,there is an emphasis on hands-on lab work conducting thorough experimentalmeasurements, bring-up, troubleshooting and evaluating camera prototypes.Other responsibilities may include development and/or evaluation of imageprocessing and image understanding/machine learning algorithms.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Hands-on experimental measurements/characterization of variousimaging sensors including, but not limited to 3D and color, before andafter processing, e.g. temporal noise, accuracy, FPN, image artifacts, MTF,uniformity, color quality, various other aspects of image quality and so on.

Extensive troubleshooting of the above to improve image qualityand/or performance.

Development and implementation of experimental prototypecameras, including software, hardware (if applicable), optics and processing.

When appropriate, research, development, implementation,troubleshooting, evaluation of image processing, camera control algorithmsincluding color and depth.

When appropriate, research, development, implementation,troubleshooting, evaluation of various visual recognition and imageunderstanding techniques.

In-depth evaluation of image quality and algorithm performanceincluding statistical analysis of results.

Documentation and reporting of results.

Writing invention disclosures, publications for novel imagingtechniques.

Company:Samsung Semiconductor Inc

Qualifications:

MS degree in EE, CS, physics or another engineering area.

3 years of experience with imaging algorithm research,development and implementation and demonstrated excellence in these areas.

Hands-on software development skills.

Familiarity with image quality evaluation basics and imagecharacterization.

Hands-on skills with lab equipment including optical benches,electronic hardware equipment.

Familiarity with basics of optics.

Experience with Matlab.

Solid knowledge of measurement fundamentals including statistics.

Strong ability to debug software.

Excellent problem solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Critically, must be a quick learner capable of continuouslytaking in and making sense of large amounts of engineering and scientificinformation.

Must be motivated and sufficiently skilled to work with little orno supervision.

PREFERRED SKILLS

PhD degree is highly desirable.

7 or more years of CMOS imaging algorithm development industryexperience is highly desirable.

Working experience with C++, Microsoft Visual Studio and softwaredevelopment for Windows.

Knowledge and experience in machine learning, including deeplearning.

Understanding of digital and analog electronic design.

Experience in algorithm, sensor and/or camera characterization.

Familiarity with color science fundamentals.

Familiarity with semiconductor physics and optics.

Familiarity with range/depth imaging techniques.

Ability to coach and lead junior engineers.

Educational level:Master Degree

Level of experience (years):Mid Career (2+ years of experience)

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