Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Technical Lead to drive camera image quality assessment and optical system design for next-generation AI glasses, including AR, VR headsets, and smart glasses. This role involves driving enhancements through advanced camera technology development, optimizing and tuning camera imaging pipelines, and conducting thorough image quality evaluations. You will work at the intersection of AI-powered algorithms, image signal processing, and perceptual quality to shape the visual fidelity and enhancements of wearable devices used by millions of people worldwide.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Image Processing, Color Science, or a related field 8+ years of experience in camera image quality assessment, optical system design, or camera hardware engineering for consumer electronics or wearable devices Experience defining and executing IQ evaluation frameworks using objective metrics such as MTF, SNR, dynamic range, color error, and distortion characterization Experience with camera module integration, lens and sensor selection, and optical system trade-off analysis in constrained form factor environments Experience setting technical direction across cross-functional teams spanning algorithms, image signal processing, and hardware engineering Proven track record to enhance product development processes through technology and tooling improvements Demonstrated experience working effectively with a broad range of colleagues and partners to drive impact Interest in photography and camera image quality M.S. or Ph.D. in image processing, color science, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field Experience with image processing techniques, ISP blocks, and computational photography or AI-based algorithms for mobile camera products A proven track record of collaborating effectively across functions In-depth experience in image quality metrics Familiarity with human perception and statistical analysis, or relevant research experience