Camera Control Algorithm Research Engineer/Lead, Reality Labs

Meta, Reality Labs brings together world-class experts to develop and ship groundbreaking products at the intersection of hardware, software, and content. We have a clear mandate to ship products at scale. In particular, seemingly impossible products that define new categories that advance Meta's mission of connecting the world.

FRL Technology Engineering for Devices Team has the responsibility for taking breakthroughs in core technology and delivering them to market at scale. The C&D Signal Processing and Camera Architecture Team seeks a Camera Control Algorithm Research Engineer/Lead who has extended experience of leading high-performance camera control algorithm development from concept to production volume ramp in consumer electronics.Camera Control Algorithm Research Engineer/Lead, Reality Labs Responsibilities

• Responsible for all research, design, development, test and qualification of camera AF/OIS control algorithm for FRL products
• Interact with cross-functional engineering teams (Product management, camera HW engineer, Software Engineers, Electrical Engineering) for camera prototyping, development and system integration
• Lead on camera AF/OIS control algorithm roadmap, research, development, qualification and production bring up, create new photography user experience
• Understand camera hardware and software architectures, optimize the camera AF/OIS control algorithm performance and efficiency
• Work with camera HW team to develop camera AF/OIS control architect, define the factory camera control calibration procedure, test/validation plan
• Driving prototype ideas for proof of concept and demonstration purposes
• Off-shore supplier travel required

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Imaging Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field
• Experience programming in MATLAB, Python, Objective C, or C/C++
• 3+ years industry experience in camera control algorithm development over the full product life cycle from product definition to NPI and ramp
• Working knowledge of camera module structure, e.g. Lens, Sensor, Actuator (AF/OIS), Gyro/IMU, and best practices with understanding of image quality fundamentals and their system drivers
• Experience in driving algorithm development from prototype to real-time deployment
• Experience in driving the optimization of camera HW/FW/SW system integration
• Experience working with camera module manufacturing process
• Data analysis skills using JMP, MATLAB or related software
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of overall systems interactions in the image ISP pipeline
• Camera algorithm development with experience in some of the following imaging algorithms: Auto Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Auto-exposure, Auto white balance, etc.
• Working knowledge across the following areas with detailed experience in standard imaging interfaces and protocols in the typical consumer platform
• Working knowledge across the following areas with detailed experience in camera actuator working principle and characterization methodology
• Working knowledge across the following areas with detailed experience in camera module mechanical design and basic tolerance analysis
• Working knowledge across the following areas with detailed experience in Image quality evaluation methodology (test algorithm, chart, lab setup) and quality metric
• Experience in Machine Learning and AI Algorithms

LocationsAbout Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com. $177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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