Camera Image Quality Engineer

at  Tesla

JOB TYPE

Full-time
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What to Expect
We are looking for a Camera Image Quality Engineer to join our Camera Systems team at Tesla. We are open to Entry level, Senior, and Staff levels for this role. This team is responsible for the entire lifecycle of cameras within our vehicles which includes sensor selection, lens development, camera module development, monitoring of manufacturing quality, camera calibration, image quality assessment, and camera quality tuning.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and test camera systems to ensure high-quality images for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) applications
• Collaborate with camera hardware and software teams to ensure camera systems meet image quality requirements
• Develop and maintain camera calibration procedures to ensure optimal image quality
• Design and implement image quality testing protocols, tests and tools to ensure camera systems meet performance and reliability standards
• Analyze and troubleshoot image quality issues and develop solutions to resolve them
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate camera systems with other Autopilot and FSD components
• Develop and maintain documentation of camera system design, testing, and validation
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in camera technology and image quality

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in camera image quality engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of camera systems, image processing, and computer vision
• Experience with camera calibration, testing, and validation
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or MATLAB
• Experience with image processing software such as OpenCV or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with automotive camera systems and regulations preferred
• Knowledge of computer vision and image processing algorithms preferred

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
$96,000 - $348,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• Design, develop, and test camera systems to ensure high-quality images for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) applications
• Collaborate with camera hardware and software teams to ensure camera systems meet image quality requirements
• Develop and maintain camera calibration procedures to ensure optimal image quality
• Design and implement image quality testing protocols, tests and tools to ensure camera systems meet performance and reliability standards
• Analyze and troubleshoot image quality issues and develop solutions to resolve them
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate camera systems with other Autopilot and FSD components
• Develop and maintain documentation of camera system design, testing, and validation
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in camera technology and image qualit