Viavi Solutions

Software Development Engineer (Image Processing)

Viavi Solutions$84K — $156K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience in C/C++
  • 1-3 years of experience with image processing, computer vision, or machine vision applications
  • Fundamental knowledge of image processing concepts
  • Experience with software development on Windows; exposure to Linux preferred

Responsibilities

  • Implement, test, debug, and maintain image processing algorithms and software applications
  • Support the development of imaging and machine vision features
  • Contribute to software development in C++ and Python on Windows and Linux platforms
  • Assist with system integration, testing, and verification of imaging and optical subsystems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members throughout the product lifecycle
  • Help prepare technical documentation such as design notes and user documentation
  • Participate as a team member in an Agile/Scrum development environment

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience developing production software for advanced imaging instrumentation
  • Mentorship and technical guidance from experienced engineers
  • Opportunities to grow into advanced image processing and algorithm design
  • Involvement across the product lifecycle, from prototype to production
Full Job Description

Summary:

Title: Digital Imaging Software Engineer

Position Overview:
Our team develops optical test and measurement equipment for telecommunications laboratory and manufacturing environments. We are seeking a Digital Image Software Engineer to support the development and implementation of image processing algorithms and software applications for digital microscopy and related imaging systems.
This role is well-suited for an engineer with a solid foundation in C++ and Python, hands-on experience with image processing or machine vision, and an interest in working on real-world electro optical instrumentation products. The position emphasizes software implementation, testing, debugging, and maintenance, while providing opportunities to grow into more advanced algorithm development and system-level responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement, test, debug, and maintain image processing algorithms and software applications
  • Support the development of imaging and machine vision features
  • Contribute to software development in C++ and Python on Windows and Linux platforms
  • Assist with system integration, testing, and verification of imaging and optical subsystems
  • Participate in prototyping and evaluation of imaging solutions for new and existing products
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members throughout the product lifecycle
  • Help prepare technical documentation such as design notes, test reports, and user documentation
  • Participate as a team member in an Agile/Scrum development environment
  • Follow established coding standards, version control practices, and development processes

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience, primarily in C/C++
  • 1–3 years of experience working with image processing, computer vision, or machine vision applications, including academic, internship, or industry experience

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

    Required Skills and Capabilities:

    • Fundamental knowledge of image processing concepts (e.g., filtering, segmentation, feature extraction)
    • Experience programming in C/C++; working knowledge of Python
    • Familiarity with common image processing and numerical libraries such as OpenCV, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-image, or PIL
    • Experience developing or debugging software on Windows; exposure to Linux environments preferred
    • Comfortable using IDEs and build systems (e.g., Visual Studio, CMake, GCC/MSVC)
    • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
    • Clear written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering team

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Exposure to digital microscopy, optics, or scientific/industrial imaging systems
    • Introductory experience with machine learning techniques applied to image analysis
    • Familiarity with Embedded Linux or ARM-based systems
    • Experience using version control and issue tracking tools (e.g., Git, Jira)
    • Previous experience working on a team using Agile or Scrum methodologies

    What This Role Offers:

    • Hands-on experience developing production software for advanced imaging instrumentation
    • Mentorship and technical guidance from experienced software and systems engineers
    • Opportunities to grow into advanced image processing, algorithm design, and system-level development
    • Involvement across the product lifecycle, from prototype to production

    If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

    Job Posting Pay Range:

    84,000

    to

    156,000

    Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.  VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance,401(k), and a bonus program.

    About Viavi Solutions

    Viavi Solutions is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions to communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, civil government, military and avionics customers. The company serves customers worldwide.
    Learn more about Viavi Solutions
    Size
    3,600 employees
    Market Cap
    $2.3 billion
    Industry
    Net Income
    $30.1 million
    Founded
    1923
    5 Year Trend
    +9.9%
    Revenue
    $1.1 billion
    NASDAQ

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