R&D Engineer / Researcher – Camera Algorithms
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Work Type: Full-time, On-site
Client: A leading global technology company is hiring to expand their imaging research team in Cambridge.
About the Role
Our client is hiring an experienced R&D Engineer / Researcher in Camera Algorithms to join their imaging research organization in Cambridge. The team is focused on next-generation camera algorithm development, image quality optimisation, and AI-driven approaches to computational imaging for future consumer products. You will work in a research-driven environment with strong ownership and technical freedom, developing algorithms from concept through implementation, validation, and optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Research, design and implement advanced camera and imaging algorithms
* Develop solutions targeting improvements in image quality, low-light, HDR, tone mapping, denoising, fusion, texture, compression, and rendering
* Build and test end-to-end imaging pipelines, from capture to display
* Implement prototype systems in Python, C or C++
* Conduct objective and subjective IQ evaluation, metric design, and benchmarking
* Optimise algorithms for performance, memory and power
* Prepare technical reports, experiment documentation, and evaluation results
* Collaborate with research, software, hardware and product teams to define technical direction
What We’re Looking For
Required
* MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Imaging or related field
* Industrial experience in camera algorithms, computational photography, computer vision or image processing
* Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++
* Experience with image quality metrics, evaluation methods and tuning
* Understanding of end-to-end imaging systems and camera pipelines
* Ability to build and validate algorithms in a practical environment
* Strong analytical skills, curiosity and problem-solving mindset
* Background in AI-based image processing or deep learning
* Experience with HDR, low-light, fusion, super-resolution or compression
* Knowledge of GPU, parallel computing or embedded optimisation
* Publications in CVPR / ICCV / ECCV / SIGGRAPH / IS&T or relevant fields
* Passion for photography, computer vision or imaging research
* On-site in Cambridge, UK
* Modern research facility with high-end equipment and resources
* Relocation assistance may be considered for strong candidates
Quick Summary for Candidates
* Has hands-on experience developing imaging algorithms
* Wants to work on next-gen computational photography
* Enjoys building algorithms from scratch and validating them
* Wants to work in a highly technical, research-driven environment
The client is hiring across multiple experience levels – from strong individual contributors to senior/principal researchers capable of leading initiatives.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Industries
* Electrical Equipment Manufacturing and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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