Metalenz Launches Polar ID Enabling Simple, Secure Face Unlock for Smartphones
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Cameras

The Company

Metalenz, a Boston based venture backed startup built on foundational research from Harvard University, develops next-generation imaging and sensing solutions for high-volume consumer electronics markets using patented low-cost metasurface technology, advanced image processing, and novel machine learning algorithms. The Company’s latest product, Polar ID, is a groundbreaking polarizing camera that leverages the unique characteristics of metasurfaces to enable secure and affordable face unlock for all smartphones.

The Position

As the Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will own PolarID’s system architecture and lead the software development & validation running on mobile SoCs (e.g. Snapdragon).

What you’ll do

  • Be the technical expert across the full camera software stack and, working with the CTO, shape the technical roadmap for Metalenz’s products.
  • Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure timely product delivery that meets or exceeds customer needs.
  • Lead the software team developing camera centric applications, image processing algorithms, and low-level drivers within the Android Camera Framework, making best use of the SoC’s camera software architecture (e.g. Qualcomm CHI/CamX), image accelerators, and processor alternatives (CPU, GPU, DSP, etc).
  • Collaborate with optics, hardware, machine learning, and product teams to optimize system cost, latency, power consumption, and performance.
  • Institute a lightweight process to improve development velocity and product quality. Set a high bar for documentation, code, and testing.

What you’ll need

  • BS (MS preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant academic field.
  • 10+ years developing real time embedded C/C++ software, ideally running under Android or Linux. Kernel driver experience required.
  • 2+ years of technical leadership and system architecture.
  • Have shipped multiple embedded software products to tens of thousands of satisfied customers.
  • Have developed simple and well-documented APIs to ease inter-company SW integrations.
  • Comfortable with modern CI/CD pipelines and remote, log-based debugging.
  • Preferred: Solid understanding of optics, camera hardware, and image processing pipelines.
  • Preferred: 4+ years working with image sensors and image processing pipelines.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary, 401k with company contribution, pre-IPO stock options.
  • Based in downtown Boston near TD Garden, Metalenz is conveniently located across the street from North Station.
  • Competitive benefits package including company paid health, dental, vision, life, LTD/ADD.
  • Company contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Collaborative office space, flexible work schedule with hybrid and/or work-from-home arrangements for qualified positions.
  • Complimentary snacks and drinks, and occasionally lunch on-site.
  • Free gym and bike parking on-site.
  • Fun, energizing, highly collaborative environment in which each team member has the opportunity to make an impact.

Metalenz is an equal-opportunity employer. The Company is committed to providing an open and inclusive environment for all its employees. The Company prohibits any discrimination based on gender, gender identity, pregnancy, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, criminal record, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.