OMNIVISION
Principal Image Sensor Technology Engineer
4275 Burton Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
On-site · $180k–$230k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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As the Principal Image Sensor Technology Engineer in the Office of the CTO at OMNIVISION (OVT), you will drive the systems development of CMOS Image Sensors. This includes next generation image sensors, modules and or imaging systems. You will create suitable models and analyze these systems using both hand calculations and simulation. You will also summarize the pros and cons of the development directions you analyze. You will work with multiple engineering teams to apply the results of your analysis to product development and or to R&D projects at OVT. Responsibilities
- Study feasibility of various technology development options
- Create CMOS Image Sensor product concepts utilizing new technologies
- Work closely with engineering and sales/marketing groups to drive the next-generation CMOS Image Sensor R&D projects
- Communicate and align product planning objectives and R&D directions / status with the Product Marketing groups
- Lead technical discussions with OVT’s customers and partners, and feedback the results of these discussions to R&D projects
- BSEE or MSEE or equivalent required, PhD desired
- Prior experience in CMOS image sensor product development, application engineering or product engineering required
- Strong analytical skills required
- Excellent verbal, written and communications skills required
- 5+ year prior experience in image sensor product planning and/or design leadership desired
- Experience in specification negotiation with customers/partners desired
- Strong organization skills desired
- Good interpersonal skills desired
- CMOS image sensor, camera systems, Image Signal processing and/or Digital Signal processing, optics, electro-optics or related field preferred
- Python programming skills preferred