Mobile Computational Imaging Research Engineer

Title:  Mobile Computational Imaging Research Engineer

Company:  Samsung Research America

Lab:  MPI

Location:  Plano, TX

Lab/Position Summary:

Mobile Processor Innovation Lab, Samsung Research America

Mobile Processor Innovation (MPI) Lab, Samsung Research America, serves research and development needs for Mobile Communications Business of Samsung Electronics, which leads the global market with innovative technology and design, launching breakthrough products like the Galaxy Fold series, Galaxy Note series, and the Galaxy S series of mobile phones. Our team works hard to create and develop next-generation technologies in the pursuit of continued success as the world’s number one handset provider.

Position Summary

Mobile Processor Innovation (MPI) Lab is looking to fill a position in the Computational Imaging R&D role, with the goal of advancing user experience differentiations in Samsung Galaxy mobile camera. As a Computational Imaging Expert you will be in charge of inventing cutting edge algorithms and technologies that significantly enhance the camera experience such as low light photography, under display camera, AI enhanced photography, and etc. You will also work on demonstrating efficient implementations on upcoming Galaxy mobile platforms by using the hardware’s resources in new and creative ways. You will work with worldwide team to develop product quality solution, and make business impact by delivering the solution in Galaxy flagship smartphones.

Responsibilities:

• Identify areas of differentiation and innovation on camera user experience using image processing, deep learning, computer vision, and computational imaging principles
• Prototype algorithms in Mat lab, C/C , Python, on PC and embedded platforms
• Understand constraints of embedded system and use that understanding to deliver feasible and efficient algorithms to achieve the world best photography experience
• Write high quality prototype code that can easily be integrated into production system SW by worldwide teams

Qualifications:

• MS/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in computational imaging.
• Good understanding of and experience with camera systems on mobile platforms in the following areas: multi-frame-multi-camera computational imaging systems, high dynamic range imaging, motion-based computational imaging, optical flow and tracking, low light photography, image stitching and blending, 3A, image deblurring, noise filtering, demosaicing, sharpness enhancement, color processing, tone-mapping, multi-sensor fusion
• Acute understanding of camera quality and user experience, a keen eye for image quality, and a passion for continuous improvement is a must-have attribute
• Hands-on experience with embedded implementation of image processing and computational photography algorithms and deep-learning algorithm
• Experience in optimizing image processing implementations on mobile platform.
• Understanding of AP and mobile industry and related technical trends is a plus
• Strong communication skills for effective interactions with R&D management as well as peer groups and team members

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Strong algorithm background in image processing and computational imaging
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally
• Familiarity with smartphone and other mobile product development
• Experience with deep learning methods for image processing is a plus
• Understanding of optics and optical systems is a plus
• Experience with computer vision algorithms and vision analytics systems is a plus
• Understanding of inertial sensors and their use for computational imaging is a plus
• Experience with Android, especially in building image processing / computer vision apps is a plus
• Understanding of HLOS layers, Multimedia SW frameworks and compute paradigms is a plus