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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Optics and Computer Vision (Systems) Engineer - **Company:** Sciton, Inc. - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Linux on Embedded Systems, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Image Quality, Image Registration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenCV, Performance Tuning, Tensorflow, Robotic Automation Software, System Testing, Video Encoding, Visual Systems, Zemax, 3d Imaging, Real Time Systems, Pytorch, High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), Control Structures, Information Technology, Low Latency, Feature Extraction - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e3f3902fdd7d4ae ## About the Role * Strong experience delivering high-quality optical images for users and sub-systems * Hands-on, systems-oriented experience creating and refining algorithms for medical skin * imaging and treatment control, including: + Image registration, segmentation, feature extraction, object/defect detection, coordinate transformation and stereo depth determination + Multi-sensor and multi-camera image fusion + Real-time guidance of peripheral treatment devices with low latency + Visual servoing & motion compensation * Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with solid object-oriented design experience * Knowledge of camera pipelines, 2D/3D vision algorithms, sensors, displays, and illumination systems * Strong understanding of image, video, illumination and visual servoing quality metrics and how to apply them for performance verifications * Experience with embedded Linux and platforms such as ARM / NXP i.MX, plus tools like Gstreamer, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, Zemax and other toolkits, * Master's or PhD in Optical Physics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field * Minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience * Strong theoretical and practical background in optical imaging, computer vision, image/video * processing, actuator controls for low latency and related performance verification metrics * Experience working with real-time systems, control loops, and camera communication protocols (USB, MIPI, etc.) * Proven ability to take projects from concept through execution and delivery * A collaborative mindset and strong problem-solving skills * Preferred Skills & Experience * GPU/CUDA acceleration * FPGA, NPU, or hardware-accelerated vision pipelines * Memory-mapped I/O, DMA, and real-time performance optimization * Vision pipeline latency reduction and throughput optimization on edge devices * Experience in 3D imaging * Experience in biological imaging, quantitative contrast analysis and tissue perfusion assessment * Experience in denoising, deblurring, color processing, pixel-level correction, lens shading and distortion correction, quantitative image-quality assessment (MTF, SNR, contrast). * MIPI CSI camera integration, ISP tuning, and sensor control (I2C, SPI) * H.264/H.265 video encoding for live video streams * Thermal management, power optimization, and EMC considerations * ROS/ROS2 experience (if vision interacts with robotic systems) ## Description As an Optics and Computer Vision (Systems) Engineer, you'll play a key role in advancing Sciton's next generation of medical and aesthetic products. You'll be embedded within both the R&D and software teams, helping to bring new vision-based technologies from concept to production. Your primary focus will be developing imaging and computer vision systems that analyze skin lesions for subsequent control of peripheral devices and actuators. These systems directly support cutting-edge treatments used by clinicians and benefit patients worldwide. You'll collaborate closely with software, hardware, and clinical teams to guide projects through Sciton's New Product Introduction (NPI) process-turning innovative ideas into real-world products. What You'll Work On * Develop in a mixed hardware and software environment optical systems and real-time computer vision algorithms for medical skin imaging and skin treatment actuator control * Select camera and illumination hardware resulting in high image/video quality and consistent * skin lesion assessment under varying light conditions * Develop robust algorithms for: + Multi-sensor and multi-camera image fusion + Image registration, segmentation and feature extraction + Detection and quantitative assessment of visual events + Object motion compensation + Optimized visual servoing * Integrate vision processing to control peripheral devices and actuators, optimized for low latency and high reliability * Spearhead optical calibration, illumination design, image quality analysis, and system-level troubleshooting along the various technology pipelines + Resolve image distortion errors and alignment failures by systematically analyzing interactions across imaging pipeline subsystems. + Devise end-to-end calibration workflows, including target selection, data acquisition procedures, automated calibration execution and output of quantitative calibration quality metrics * Evaluate and adapt existing visual servoing and vision algorithms for clinical use * Work with external technology partners and vendors to select and refine imaging solutions * Contribute to patent filings and support regulatory documentation, including risk analysis and system validation * Support the development of ML and AI powered technologies beneficial to users ## Related Videos - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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