Senior Camera Image Quality Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Hardware Engineering /
Full-time /
Rylo is a powerful camera that captures everything around you and creates exceptionally smooth, beautiful video that's easy to share. Developed by a team of former Instagram and Apple engineers, Rylo’s breakthrough stabilization software and smartphone app eliminate the traditional pain points of shooting, editing, and sharing videos. With Rylo, you don’t have to worry about framing your shot or holding the camera steady to capture a video you’re proud to share — simply hit record and make the perfect video after-the-fact.
Rylo is seeking a Senior Camera Image Quality Engineer to join the team in the development of next-generation consumer video cameras. Key responsibilities for this position include definition of image quality requirements, review of lens designs, development of imaging test and characterization methods, and modeling of the entire imaging system from capture to display. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in a variety of areas including optics, image processing, image sensors, manufacturing test, and modeling of imaging systems.
What you'll work on:
- Define image quality requirements and implement test capabilities in lab and manufacturing environments for lens components and full camera systems
- Review lens design for a compact, high-quality, wide field-of-view lens and drive development at vendor
- Develop an end-to-end model of the Rylo imaging system from scene capture through to viewing of content in various consumption formats
- Document lens design and delivery specifications as well as final system level image quality specifications
- Tune ISP and imaging pipeline for optimal image quality
- Collaborate with our algorithms team on calibration strategies for improving the Rylo image processing pipeline
- Failure mode analysis and troubleshooting of undesirable image aberrations and artifacts
Who we're looking for:
- You have 3+ years in an imaging systems role
- You are highly proficient at data analysis and image processing using Matlab or equivalent
- You are proficient with lens design tools such as Zemax and FRED
- You have a strong understanding of ISP pipelines and auto-exposure/auto-white balance algorithms
- You have a strong understanding of image quality metrics for digital imaging systems
- You have a strong background in optics and image sensor technologies
- You have excellent written and verbal communication, including drafting engineering specifications and documentation
- You are familiar with manufacturing processes for opto-electronics devices
- You have experience with 3D CAD tools a plus
- You have a BS/MS in EE, optics, or equivalent
Why you want to join us:
- We’re backed by Accel, Sequoia and Icon Ventures
- You’ll work with and learn from a highly cross-functional hardware and software engineering team. Spanning software across the full stack.
- Just a year and a half after founding Rylo, we shipped our first camera on time and with a team of only 18. We love what we do and work hard to do it.
- Since launching in November 2017, we’ve expanded distribution to some of the top retailers, such as Amazon and Best Buy.
- We value: ownership, a thoughtful approach to problem solving, transparency, candor, and a willingness to learn and teach.
- You’ll help us build the future of cameras so that anyone can easily capture, edit, and share their favorite memories with the world.
Benefits and perks:
- Your very own Rylo camera on your first day!
- Join our team lunches, happy hours, and off-sites
- Meaningful equity
- Flexible work schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Easy access to snacks and drinks
