NVIDIA

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PrincipalArchitect,CameraISP

$272–431k Santa Clara, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Principal Architect, Camera ISP at NVIDIA. Skills: ISP architecture, imaging science, AI methods, C/C++, MATLAB, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow. Lead the build and development of world-class ISP to meet the ambitious performance and quality standards of NVIDIA's autonomous driving and robotics applications. Apply expertise to drive continuous improvement and innovation in image processing algorithms and architectures including AI methods to achieve unprecedented image quality”

What You'll Achieve.

meet the ambitious performance and quality standards of NVIDIA's autonomous driving and robotics applications; achieve unprecedented image quality; enable a safe, smart, and fun future

Industry & Context.

technology
Problems you'll solve

algorithm complexity analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree or Ph. D. or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, 12+ years of proven experience in ISP architecture and imaging science for automotive, robotics, surveillance, and consumer cameras, foundation in human- and machine-centric image quality assessment and algorithm complexity analysis, Proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, Python, DL framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow), Excellent communication skills for productive personal interactions as well as for effective documentation and presentation

Nice to Have

Background in image science covering optics, HDR image sensors, and color/tone management, Hands-on experience in deploying AI-based ISP technologies in real-time camera systems, Knowledge of industry standards and benchmarks for consumer, automotive, and medical imaging systems, Track record in building a culture of imaging excellence based on first principles and attention to detail through mentorship, teaching, and personal examples

What You'll Do.

Lead the build and development of world-class ISP to meet the ambitious performance and quality standards of NVIDIA's autonomous driving and robotics applications

Apply expertise to drive continuous improvement and innovation in image processing algorithms and architectures including AI methods to achieve unprecedented image quality

Engage with new camera application areas including Vision-Language-Action AI to understand needs and constraints

and discover opportunities to innovate ISP

Develop ISP architecture specifications

and tests by working closely with other IP architects

Represent new and existing NVIDIA ISP capabilities to internal groups

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working closely with other IP architects, hardware engineers, and software teams; Represent new and existing NVIDIA ISP capabilities to internal groups, partners, and customers

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills for productive personal interactions as well as for effective documentation and presentation

Full Job Description

NVIDIA is an innovative technology company dedicated to advancing camera technologies. We are at the forefront of AI and computer vision innovation, enhancing the quality of visual data for a wide range of AI applications including autonomous vehicles, robots, and smart cities. We are seeking creative, dedicated, and highly motivated individuals to join our team in making a lasting impact on the world. As Principal ISP Architect, you will have the opportunity to push the boundaries of camera imaging technologies for both human and machine vision systems. Join us to shape the next-generation camera imaging technology and enable a safe, smart, and fun future! ## **What you 'll be doing:** * Lead the build and development of world-class ISP to meet the ambitious performance and quality standards of NVIDIA's autonomous driving and robotics applications * Apply your expertise to drive continuous improvement and innovation in image processing algorithms and architectures including AI methods to achieve unprecedented image quality * Engage with new camera application areas including Vision-Language-Action AI to understand needs and constraints, and discover opportunities to innovate ISP * Develop ISP architecture specifications, functional models, and tests by working closely with other IP architects, hardware engineers, and software teams * Represent new and existing NVIDIA ISP capabilities to internal groups, partners, and customers ## **What we need to see:** * A Master's degree or Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field * 12+ years of proven experience in ISP architecture and imaging science for automotive, robotics, surveillance, and consumer cameras * Strong foundation in human- and machine-centric image quality assessment and algorithm complexity analysis * Proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, Python, DL framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow) * Excellent communication skills for productive personal interactions as well as for

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