Imaging System Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist III (Imaging System Engineer) for an On-site opportunity at Fully onsite in Sunnyvale, CA (no hybrid option)

Position Title: Research Scientist III (Imaging System Engineer)

Location: Fully onsite in Sunnyvale, CA (no hybrid option)

Anticipated Start Date: 06/30/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract – [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Job Description:

Responsibilities

● Develop perceptual features that enhance MR/AR realism by modeling human vision and color perception.

● Build platforms for objective and subjective evaluation of virtual object rendering using psychophysical methods.

● Design and implement real-time display color processing pipelines leveraging GPU, CPU/MCU, or hardware accelerated resources.

● Prototype MR/AR demos using Python, MATLAB, Blender, Unity, and C#.

● Research and develop computer vision and machine learning algorithms for ambient light estimation and photorealistic object rendering.

Minimum Qualifications

● BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Imaging Science, Color Science, Vision Science, Cognitive Science, or a related field.

● Hands-on experience in camera or display pipelines for embedded systems, mobile devices, or Android platforms.

● Proficiency in programming languages including MATLAB, Python, C++, and C#.

● Solid background in signal processing and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of image processing, color perception, human vision, HDR imaging, image segmentation, and AR/MR rendering.

Familiarity with camera sensors, light sensors, and display hardware systems.

Experience in 3D computer graphics, physically based rendering, and lighting/shading techniques.

Proficient with tools such as Blender and Unity for rapid prototyping.

Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Minimum Years of Experience 5+

Must-Have Skills

1. Programming Languages: Proficiency in programming languages including MATLAB, Python, C++, and C#.

2. Signal Processing and Data Analysis: Solid background in signal processing and data analysis.

3. Camera or Display Pipelines: Hands-on experience in camera or display pipelines for embedded systems, mobile devices, or Android platforms.

Nice-to-Have Skills

1. Image Processing and Color Perception: Strong understanding of image processing, color perception, human vision, HDR imaging, image segmentation, and AR/ MR rendering.

2. 3D Computer Graphics and Physically Based Rendering: Experience in 3D computer graphics, physically based rendering, and lighting/shading techniques.

3. Familiarity with Camera Sensors and Display Hardware Systems:

Familiarity with camera sensors, light sensors, and display hardware systems.

Degrees/Certifications

Preferred : BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Imaging Science, Color Science, Vision Science, Cognitive Science, or a related field.