Tech Lead, Camera Algorithms Engineer

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Research & Development • $194,000 PA - $410,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's PICO imaging team seeks a Tech Lead, Camera Algorithms Engineer to develop next-generation imaging algorithms for VR/MR/AR products. Responsibilities include prototyping and delivering ISP, 3A, graphics, and display algorithms with high image quality and efficiency. The role involves researching human perception-motivated algorithms, leading new feature development, and driving cross-functional efforts across optics, software, and silicon IP. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of camera sensors, optics, image signal processing, and various algorithms (denoising, 3A, HDR, super-resolution, etc.). Proficiency in C++, GPU shader languages, and scripting languages is required. Experience with camera/display image processing from concept to mass production is essential.
Must have:
  • Advanced degree in relevant field
  • 5+ years experience in imaging algorithm development
  • Deep understanding of camera sensors and image processing
  • Proficient in C++, GPU shaders, and scripting languages
  • Experience in camera/display image processing from concept to production
Good to have:
  • VR/AR/MR experience
  • Experience influencing silicon vendors
  • Imaging system metrology experience
  • Understanding of image quality metrics and human visual system
  • Unity and Android development experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Wellbeing benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About Team: PICO's imaging team is looking for a passionate and versatile imaging expert to work on next generation imaging algorithms that will deliver the top visual experience across PICO VR/MR/AR products, from camera to display. The ideal candidate specializes in imaging algorithm development with a deep understanding of camera and display optical and digital imaging chains, and will play a key role in delivering the MR video see-through and display experiences with the best image quality and efficiency. This role will also lead the definition and execution of technological and productization roadmap in imaging to shape the future of imaging technologies and their applications in VR/MR/AR products. Responsibilities - Prototype, develop, and deliver novel ISP, 3A, graphics and display algorithms with high image quality and high efficiency. - Research and develop next generation human perception motivated algorithms, features, and new experiences, for camera and rendering to display pipelines of VR/MR/AR products. - Lead camera and display imaging systems new feature development, productization, and system specification, through software prototyping, simulation, and image quality characterization. - Provide leadership and knowledge of imaging systems and algorithms (including cutting-edge capturing, rendering, display processing technologies) and drive cross-functional efforts, including but not limited to the areas of optics, module, software, silicon IP, etc. to push the limit of system image quality and efficiency.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Advanced degree in CS, ECE, Imaging Science, Color Science, or a related field. - 5+ years experience (inclusive of graduate school research experience) in imaging algorithm development, image processing, or computer graphics. - Deep understanding of camera sensors, optics, and image signal processing of mobile imaging systems, including ISP and software pipelines. - Hands-on experience and deep understanding of hardware and software imaging algorithms such as machine learning and deep learning based imaging algorithms, denoising, 3A, HDR, super-resolution, computational photography, and computer vision algorithms. - Proficient in C++ and GPU Shader Languages (HLSL/GLSL, Metal Shaders) and one of the scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB. Familiar with rendering and display pipelines. - Direct experience in camera or display image processing feature development from concept to mass production and familiar with software and hardware architecture, efficiency optimizations and tradeoffs. Preferred Qualifications - Deep understanding and direct experience in VR/AR/MR capturing or rendering to display pipeline and strong math skills is a big plus. - Experience influencing silicon vendors in the area of imaging is a plus. - Hands on experience of imaging system metrology is a plus. - Deep understanding of image quality metrics and human visual system is a plus. - Experience with Unity and Android development is a plus. ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $194000 - $410000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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