Staff Software Engineer

Location: San Carlos, CA (On-site)

Compensation: $250K – $300K + Equity + Full Benefits Package

Role Overview: My client is a premier, well-funded robotics company scaling production on next-generation humanoid home robots. They are seeking a Senior Camera Systems Engineer to own the entire vision stack end-to-end from hardware sensor selection and embedded drivers to ISP tuning and high-throughput production calibration.

Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Ownership: Lead camera vendor selection, trade studies, and bring-up on custom hardware. Pipeline Optimization: Build low-latency C++ camera pipelines (V4L2, MIPI CSI-2, multi-camera synchronization) delivering zero frame drops and stable timestamping. ISP & Machine Vision Tuning: Optimize exposure, white balance, and dynamic range specifically for downstream AI perception models operating in real-world indoor environments. Fleet & Production Calibration: Design automated, line-ready intrinsic/extrinsic calibration procedures capable of running within manufacturing cycle times and monitoring drift across fielded units.

Basic Qualifications: 5+ years shipping camera/imaging software in production (Robotics, AV, AR/VR, or Consumer Hardware).Expert-level C++ in real-time or performance-critical embedded Linux environments. Deep hands-on experience bringing up image sensors via MIPI CSI-2 / V4L2 and writing custom device tree drivers. Proven track record implementing and validating camera intrinsic/extrinsic calibration algorithms.

Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on ISP tuning targeted at machine perception vs. human consumption. Experience scaling calibration tools directly into factory floors and manufacturing build lines. Background in GPU image processing (CUDA, zero-copy transport), camera-IMU temporal alignment, or stereo rectification.

Salary Range: $250,000 – $300,000 + Equity Options

Retirement: 401(k) with company match (100% on first 3%, 50% on next 2%)Time Off: Generous PTO, company holidays, and paid parental leave Savings & Spending Accounts: FSA & HSA options Perks & Extras: On-site catered lunches, fully stocked snacks, commuter benefits (transit/parking), life/disability insurance, and EAP mental health support. If interested please click apply now!