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# Senior Architect, Camera ISP

- **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Image Quality, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Architect--Camera-ISP_JR2021178

## About the Role

* A Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
 * 10+ years of proven experience in ISP architecture and imaging science for automotive, robotics, surveillance, and consumer cameras
 * Strong foundation in human- and machine-centric image quality assessment and algorithm complexity analysis
 * Proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, Python, DL framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
 * Excellent communication skills for productive personal interactions as well as for effective documentation and presentation

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

 * Ph.D. in relevant field or equivalent experience
 * Deep expertise in image science covering optics, HDR image sensors, and color/tone management
 * Experience in developing and successfully deploying deep learning-based ISP technologies in real-time camera systems
 * Knowledge of industry standards and benchmarks for consumer, automotive, and medical imaging systems
 * Track record in building a culture of imaging excellence based on first principles and attention to detail through mentorship, teaching, and personal examples

## Description

* Contribute to the build and development of world-class ISP to meet the ambitious performance and quality standards of NVIDIA's autonomous driving and robotics applications
 * Apply your expertise to drive continuous improvement and innovation in image processing algorithms and architectures including SOTA deep learning methods to achieve unprecedented image quality and camera usability
 * Engage with new camera application areas including Vision-Language-Action AI to understand needs and constraints, and discover opportunities to innovate ISP
 * Develop ISP architecture specifications, functional models, and tests by working closely with other IP architects, hardware engineers, and software teams
 * Represent new and existing NVIDIA ISP capabilities to internal groups, partners, and customers


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