Role SummaryIn this role, the staff camera ISP tuning engineer will drive the development of best-in-class camera systems for deployment in Rivian vehicles. This is a high impact role as these camera systems serve all aspects of autonomy, driver assistance and driver convenience.
The staff camera ISP tuning engineer would be a highly competent image quality engineer with in-depth knowledge of image signal processor (ISP), optics, CMOS image sensor, and camera system integration.
Responsibilities- Design and execute camera image signal processor tuning plans for ADAS cameras
- Develop lab setups and test protocols for camera calibration and image quality evaluation
- Drive image quality optimization by working with cross-functional teams and external vendors
- Innovate new technologies for optimizing ISP performance for machine perception
Qualifications- BS or higher degree in Imaging Sciences, Color Sciences, Optics or related fields
- 8+ years of work experience on IQ and ISP tuning
- In-depth knowledge of ISP algorithms and tuning parameters
- Experience in performing ISP tuning for production cameras
- Familiarity with camera components and functions
- Hands-on experience with camera image quality measurement
Desirable
:- Understanding of automotive requirements
- Understanding of AI driven requirements of vision
- Proficient in Python programming and Linux shell scripting
- Experience working on high volume products
- Ability to work under time pressure
- Enjoy working with people
- Be an innovative problem solver
- Have a fine eye for detail, yet the ability to 'zoom out' and see the big picture
- Be a strong and effective communicator
- Be able to work independently, under your own initiative
Pay DisclosurePay Range: The salary range for this role is $186,000 - $232,000 annually for Bay Area based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 10/15/2026.
