Camera Systems Engineer

We are looking for a Camera Systems Engineer to join the Camera Hardware Engineering team. The candidate will manage a diverse set of responsibilities including the development and ownership of image simulation pipelines from first principles, creating lens specifications, driving lens bring up from design through mass production and stray light analyses for next generation camera systems. The camera hardware engineering team manages the full development lifecycle of camera systems for Tesla's vehicle and robotics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop radiometrically accurate image simulation pipelines
• Work cross functionally to develop high fidelity models of all aspects of the camera system such lenses, opto-mechanics, sensors and ISP etc.
• Write and maintain efficient simulation tooling to rapidly iterate on new architecture studies and root cause field issues
• Define and maintain lens specifications and standardize end-of-line OQC/IQC specifications

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of imaging system fundamentals, with a clear understanding of how to go from photons to images
• Strong coding experience in MATLAB and/or Python
• Experience with optical system analysis using lens design tools such as Zemax, CODE V etc. including tolerance analysis, macro development and analysis automation
• Experience with straylight analysis tools such as FRED, LightTools, SPEOS etc.
• Strong technical leadership skills, ability to drive vendors and a go-getter attitude where anything that does not violate physics is possible
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation

$92,720 - $256,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

We are looking for a Camera Systems Engineer to join the Camera Hardware Engineering team. The candidate will manage a diverse set of responsibilities including the development and ownership of image simulation pipelines from first principles, creating lens specifications, driving lens bring up from design through mass production and stray light analyses for next generation camera systems. The camera hardware engineering team manages the full development lifecycle of camera systems for Tesla's vehicle and robotics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop radiometrically accurate image simulation pipelines
• Work cross functionally to develop high fidelity models of all aspects of the camera system such lenses, opto-mechanics, sensors and ISP etc.
• Write and maintain efficient simulation tooling to rapidly iterate on new architecture studies and root cause field issues
• Define and maintain lens specifications and standardize end-of-line OQC/IQC specifications

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of imaging system fundamentals, with a clear understanding of how to go from photons to images
• Strong coding experience in MATLAB and/or Python
• Experience with optical system analysis using lens design tools such as Zemax, CODE V etc. including tolerance analysis, macro development and analysis automation
• Experience with straylight analysis tools such as FRED, LightTools, SPEOS etc.
• Strong technical leadership skills, ability to drive vendors and a go-getter attitude where anything that does not violate physics is possible
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation

$92,720 - $256,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.