Firmware Engineer

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  Design and develop embedded firmware for digital instant cameras, integrating digital image capture with analog printing mechanisms. 

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  Develop firmware for image sensors, camera control, and digital imaging pipelines, including capture, processing, and output workflows. 

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  Integrate, validate, and tune ISP pipelines, including Auto Exposure (AE), Auto White Balance (AWB), and Auto Focus (AF) related algorithms and behaviors, to achieve stable and consistent image capture results. 

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  Collaborate with sensor and ISP vendors to bring up, configure, and debug ISP functions, including register-level configuration, timing control, and image quality validation. 

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  Implement and maintain firmware for system control, including motors, exposure systems, power management, and thermal considerations. 

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  Integrate and optimize display, buttons, dials, and user interface responsiveness to ensure a smooth and intuitive shooting experience. 

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  Develop firmware support for image storage, file systems, and data management. 

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  Support connectivity features such as USB, Bluetooth, or wireless communication for data transfer and companion applications. 

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  Perform hardware bring-up, system debugging, performance tuning, and regression testing across new and existing platforms. 

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  Collaborate with validation, manufacturing, and external partners (CM/JDM/ODM) to support product development from prototype through mass production. 

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  Communicate firmware development status, risks, and technical decisions clearly to cross-functional stakeholders. 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 

• 5+ years of experience developing firmware for consumer electronics with imaging or camera-related functionality. 

• Strong experience in embedded firmware development using C/C++ on MCU or embedded SoC platforms. 

• Hands-on experience with camera ISP development or integration, including Auto Exposure (AE), Auto White Balance (AWB), and Auto Focus (AF) algorithms, tuning, or validation. 

• Experience working with image sensors and digital imaging pipelines, including ISP, JPEG, and basic color processing concepts. 

• Familiarity with RTOS or embedded Linux environments is a plus. 

• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, and display interfaces. 

• Practical experience using UART for system bring-up, log tracing, and low-level debugging. 

• Able to operate basic electronic debugging tools, including simple oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, for signal, timing, and interface verification. 

• Experience with storage systems, such as Flash memory, SD cards, or file systems. 

• Comfortable reading and working with electronic component datasheets and specifications (e.g. sensors, PMICs, MCUs, SoCs), with a habit of understanding configuration options, register settings, and electrical/timing constraints. 

• Solid understanding of electronics fundamentals and system-level integration. 

• Passion for photography and curiosity about combining digital imaging with analog instant film systems. 

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in cross-functional, international teams. 

• Passionate about teamwork and project delivery, with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional, multi-geographical teams. 

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