Senior System Engineer

At RealSense, we build cutting-edge depth cameras and vision systems that empower robots, AI, and next-generation perception technologies. We’re seeking a seasoned System Engineer with a multidisciplinary background and deep expertise in depth sensing to help shape the future of our hardware platforms—integrating optics, sensors, firmware, and compute into high-performance solutions used in robotics, automation, and AI applications worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Define and own the end-to-end system architecture for advanced depth camera platforms.
• Drive technology and component decisions, balancing performance, power, cost, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across optics, board design, algorithms, firmware, and software to ensure seamless integration.
• Lead design reviews, resolve complex system-level issues, and align solutions with the product roadmap.
• Contribute to calibration strategies and system-level validation for depth and vision accuracy.
• Guide algorithmic integration for depth reconstruction and 3D perception, ensuring robust performance across diverse environments.
• Provide technical leadership across teams, mentoring engineers and driving alignment across disciplines.
• Engage directly with customers to understand requirements, present solutions, and support integration of RealSense technologies into their platforms.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in hardware or system development, with a strong foundation in depth-related technologies and computer vision reconstruction algorithms.
• Proven track record in designing and integrating depth sensing systems, including stereo vision, structured light, or time-of-flight technologies.
• Strong understanding of optics, electro-optics, sensor fusion, and calibration techniques.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (MIPI, PCIe, Ethernet, DDR), SoC architectures, and power management.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments, with the ability to influence and drive technical decisions across teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working directly with customers and external partners.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems, camera pipelines, and real-time processing.

Why You’ll Love Working at RealSense

• Be part of a lean, innovative team powering physical AI systems, enabling machines to truly perceive and interact with the world.
• Work on flagship products like the AI-enabled D555 camera with PoE support and real-time depth perception.
• Join a high-growth startup backed by $50M in funding, serving fast-growing markets in robotics, industrial automation, and security.
• Make a tangible impact, your contributions will directly shape how machines see and understand their environment.