Sensor Algorithm Engineer

About SCiO:

SCiO is revolutionizing material analysis by making it real-time, precise, and actionable. Our pocket-sized NIR spectroscopy solutions empower customers in the food and agriculture industries to optimize their operations, achieve scalable growth, and make data-driven decisions with confidence. We’re dedicated to providing seamless integration, intuitive tools, and a network of insights that enable businesses to unlock the full potential of their materials.

We are seeking a Sensor Algorithm Engineer to join our HW Department. The role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing advanced image processing algorithms integrated into hardware systems. The ideal candidate combines strong theoretical foundations with hands-on implementation capabilities in real-time environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize image processing algorithms - Hands-on position.
• Write algorithm specifications and calibration procedures.
• Define validation metrics and pass/fail criteria
• Define test protocols for lab and production.
• Maintain version control of models and tools.
• Design and execute image sensor characterization and calibration experiments
• Develop in Python and MATLAB in production-grade.
• Implement and deploy algorithms on embedded and hardware-constrained systems
• Collaborate closely with Hardware and data team engineers to define processing architecture and system interfaces.
• Optimize performance under constraints of memory, latency, compute power, and energy consumption.
• Support sensor production bring-up and design factory calibration flows for mass production
• Perform large-scale dataset analysis
• Support yield analysis and production ramp
• Perform corner-case analysis
• Investigate failures 
• Define next-generation sensor evaluation methodology
• Contribute to the architecture of the next-generation sensor

Requirements:

• M.Sc. in Physics or Electrical Engineering is a must
• 3 years of industry experience in algorithm development with a focus on image processing at start-up environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python and MATLAB
• Hands-on experience working with HW and real-time systems.
• Solid understanding of image acquisition pipelines, sensor data processing, calibration, and signal conditioning.
• Background in Optics (imaging systems) - advantage
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams.