Principal Hardware Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Feb 19, 2026
This job expires in: 19 days

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Principal Perception Hardware Engineer to lead the design and execution of camera-based sensing systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the end-to-end development of camera systems, including sensor selection and optical design
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware is optimized for perception algorithms
  • Conduct design reviews and implement rigorous design methodologies for quality and reliability
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field (PhD preferred)
  • 15+ years of experience in camera hardware development or imaging systems
  • Deep expertise in optical system design and CMOS image sensors
  • Mastery of the Image Signal Processing pipeline and image quality tuning
  • Proficiency in simulation and lab tools for optical modeling and benchmarking

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