General Motors

Senior ISP Engineer

General Motors$174K — $250K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS/PhD in imaging science, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field with 4+ years of hands-on experience in camera ISP tuning.
  • Hands-on experience tuning ISP modules including AE, AWB, HDR, noise reduction, and color tuning.
  • Experience with various ISP architectures and camera development.
  • Proficient in characterizing and tuning image sensor settings.
  • Familiarity with image quality evaluation software, ideally Imatest.
  • Programming skills in C/C++ or Python.
  • Solid experience in image processing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver Camera Image Signal Processing (ISP) tuning optimized for autonomous vehicles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors on system definition and image quality tuning.
  • Design and execute objective and subjective evaluations of image quality using appropriate metrics and tools.
  • Optimize HDR sensor configurations and ISP settings for autonomous driving scenarios.
  • Conduct ISP characterization and troubleshooting of image quality issues with vehicle fleet teams.
  • Work with machine learning engineers to architect sensing strategies for autonomous vehicles.
  • Innovate techniques to enhance ISP performance for machine perception.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Retirement savings plan offered.
  • Life insurance and sickness/accident benefits provided.
  • Paid vacation and holidays included.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

GM is developing the next generation of embedded platform software to deliverstate-of-the-artADASfeatures to our customers.We are looking for an expert Sr. Camera ISP Engineer to join our Autonomous Vehicleteam and help us build the best self-autonomous system in the world. In this position, you will be part of theAutonomy Interface Software team, whichis responsible fordeveloping cameradata pipelinesfor autonomous vehicles. You will interact with camera hardware engineers, embedded software engineers, systems engineers,Embodied AIengineers, technical program managers internally, and variousexternalimagercomponentvendorsto ensure high-quality cameras are designed, manufactured, and tuned.You will be working closely with an embedded software team to enable Camera ISP functionality on new hardware.If you are looking to solve one of todays most complex engineering challenges, see the results of your work in hundreds of self-driving cars, and make a positive impact in the world, join us.

WhatYoullDo

  • Responsible for delivering Camera Image Signal Processing (ISP) tuningoptimizedfor autonomous vehicle use-cases

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors on specifications, system definition, software development, and image quality tuning and evaluation

  • Design and execute comprehensiveobjectiveand subjective image quality evaluations using lab charts and real-world scenes, selectingappropriate metricsand analyses for each,leveragingtools such asImatestand other chart/scene-based analysis methods, and developing GM-specific test scripts and IQ specification analysis tools.

  • Solid understanding of image sensorstooptimizeHDR sensor configurations and ISP settings for autonomous driving scenarios, aligningobjectivesand success metrics across EAI, system, and sensor teams.

  • Work with sensor validation and vehicle fleet teamsto performISP characterization, image qualitytuningand evaluation, and troubleshootimage quality related issues

  • Collaborate with machinelearningengineersand hardware teams to architect sensing strategy for autonomous vehicles at scale

  • Innovate new techniques and conduct studies inoptimizingISP and performance for machineperception

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • BS, MS/ PhD in imaging science, EE, CS, or similar field with4+ years of hands-on experience in camera ISP tuning and evaluation

  • Must have hands-on experiencetuningvarious ISP modules 6 AE, AWB, HDR processing, noise reduction and sharpness, tone mapping, and color tuning

  • Experience with different ISP architectures and camera development

  • Experience characterizing image sensors and tuning image sensor settings

  • Experience with at least one image quality evaluation software, preferablyImatest

  • Proficiencyin programming languages like C/C++ or Python

  • Experience in image processing and data analysis

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with automotive ISP tuning is a big plus

  • Exposure to firmware design and/or real-time systems

  • Experience with vendor management and manufacturing processes

  • Hands-on experienceoptimizingimage sensor 6level IQ settings and operating modes to balance noise, dynamic range, motion blur, and artifacts for ADAS/autonomous use cases.

  • Experience with optimizing camera ISP for computer vision algorithms or Machine Learning.

  • Experience evaluating how sensor hardware and optical design impact image quality and ISP tuning trade-offs.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington

  • Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is: $174,900 - $250,200 Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays.

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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1908
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