Camera Image Quality Engineer
Description For Camera Image Quality Engineer
Tesla is seeking a Camera Image Quality Engineer to join their Camera Systems team, with opportunities available at Entry level, Senior, and Staff levels. This role is crucial for Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving capabilities, focusing on the complete lifecycle of vehicle cameras. The position involves working with cutting-edge technology in autonomous driving, combining expertise in camera systems, image processing, and computer vision.
The role offers a comprehensive compensation package ranging from $124,000 to $240,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. The position is based in the Palo Alto area, putting you at the heart of Tesla's innovation center. You'll be working with cross-functional teams, developing and maintaining critical camera systems that directly impact Tesla's autonomous driving capabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about automotive technology and computer vision to make a significant impact in the future of autonomous vehicles. The role offers extensive benefits, including competitive healthcare options, family support benefits, and financial incentives like 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in camera systems and image processing, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards for Tesla's camera systems, from sensor selection to quality tuning, making this role perfect for someone who enjoys combining hardware and software expertise to solve complex technical challenges.
Responsibilities For Camera Image Quality Engineer
- Design, develop, and test camera systems for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving applications
- Collaborate with camera hardware and software teams on image quality requirements
- Develop and maintain camera calibration procedures
- Design and implement image quality testing protocols and tools
- Analyze and troubleshoot image quality issues
- Work with cross-functional teams to integrate camera systems
- Develop and maintain documentation of camera system design
- Stay up to date with industry trends in camera technology
Requirements For Camera Image Quality Engineer
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in camera image quality engineering
- Strong understanding of camera systems, image processing, and computer vision
- Experience with camera calibration, testing, and validation
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or MATLAB
- Experience with image processing software such as OpenCV
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with automotive camera systems and regulations preferred
- Knowledge of computer vision and image processing algorithms preferred
Benefits For Camera Image Quality Engineer
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
