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ISP Engineer

Elite Recruiting Co
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026
Android ISP EngineerFull-timeHybridSan Francisco, CA (preferred)San Diego, CA$170K - $230KAbout this roleOur client is creating the best low-light camera in the world by embedding an AI model into it. Our model processes the camera’s extremely limited signal with an edge AI chip, and can handle light levels as dark as overcast moonless starlight (0.1 millilux), which is as dark as it can possibly be while on the exposed surface of the earth. The camera is one cubic inch, and we have optimized our model for mobile constraints - working at 90 FPS and consuming only 1 watt. We are making all robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, and head-mounted displays able to perform in total darkness.We are looking for a computer vision & deep learning engineer to advance the state of the art in low-light imaging. You will design novel neural architectures, train models, and deploy real-time inference on embedded hardware. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Android ISP Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and optimizing software for embedded systems, with a strong focus on Android hardware abstraction layers and setting up complicated pipelines between ISP, GPU and DSPs.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, port, and optimize Linux device drivers for various peripherals and sensors.Implement and maintain Android Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) modules.Configure ISP pipelines to match our unique project needs.Collaborate closely with hardware, test, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.Debug and troubleshoot complex embedded system issues across hardware and software.Contribute to software architecture design and code reviews.Document designs, implementations, and testing procedures.Qualifications2 - 9 years of experience as a camera driver engineer, software-based ISP engineer, or ISP engineerBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience in embedded software development.Strong proficiency in C/C .In-depth knowledge of ISP pipelines and configurations for metadata and image formatsSolid experience with Android HAL implementations.Demonstrated experience in enabling and integrating new camera sensorsTech stackEmbedded Linux, NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm Snapdragon, C, C Preferred QualificationsExperience with Qualcomm CAMX development and platforms.AboutFounded in Y-Combinator startup accelerator in January 2024. Series A, raised $14M venture funding to date.$2M yearly revenue. Several partnerships, including Sony sensors division, Anduril, the US Army & Air Force.11-person highly technical team, growing fast.Salary$170K - $230KEquity0.1-0.25%Visa sponsorship availableCan do H1Bs for exceptional candidatesHybrid work policy3-5 days in-person days per week in SF (preferred), San Diego remote for exceptional candidatesFull-time positionLocationSan Francisco, CA (preferred), San Diego, CATeam size11 employeesFounded2024

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