Rivian

Staff Camera ISP Tuning Engineer

Rivian$186K — $232K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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

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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Competitive insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, and vision
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program eligibility
  • Coverage effective from the first day of employment for full-time employees
Full Job Description
Role Summary

In 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 Disclosure

Pay 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.

About Rivian

Rivian is an American automaker and automotive technology company. Founded in 2009, the company develops vehicles, products and services related to sustainable transportation. Rivian has raised over $10.5 billion since 2019, with investments from Amazon, Ford, and Cox Automotive. The company's first two vehicles, the R1T and R1S, are electric vehicles that are expected to be released in 2021. Rivian has also announced plans to produce electric delivery vans for Amazon. The company has received praise for its focus on sustainability and its commitment to using recycled materials in its vehicles.
Learn more about Rivian
Size
10,000 employees
Market Cap
$16.8 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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