Senior Imaging Scientist

Job description

The Position We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Imaging Scientist with a strong background in imaging algorithms and metrology with related optical measurement skills. What you’ll do - Characterize Metalenz advanced imaging cameras for 3D sensing and biometric applications - Propose and develop new algorithms for beyond-RGB across the imaging pipeline - Architect new camera, lens, and other optical test set-ups and methods, as well as expanding upon and improving existing methods - Build analysis tooling and automation, analyze test data, and compile reports to feedback to application, design, fabrication, and machine learning teams - Work with engineering and operations teams to transfer measurement methods to high volume testers What you’ll need - PhD or MS with 3+ years of experience in Physics, Optics, or a related scientific or engineering field - Strong background in camera, imaging lens, and image sensor metrology - Ability to propose, develop, and evaluate algorithms to improve imaging outcomes - Comfortable performing measurements of standard camera performance metrics, including MTF, dynamic range, flare, stray light, and dynamic range, and their extension to alternative settings like polarimetry - Strong understanding of the entire camera system, and how the illumination, imaging, and sensing systems work together - Familiar with image analysis platforms such as Imatest, Quick MTF, or OpenCV - Ability to write, evaluate, and instrument Python code for imaging automation, algorithm development, and data analysis - Comfort at the optical bench, setting up measurements, aligning lasers and cameras, and designing new experiments - Optical design with Zemax/Tracepro/Code V/FRED considered a plus - Eagerness to apply your hard-earned optics skills to practical, real-world applications THE COMPANY Metalenz is a growing, venture-backed start-up that is the first to commercialize meta-optics and enable the next generation of 3D sensing in consumer electronics, automotive and industrial robotics markets. Built on research from Harvard University, Metalenz has 20+ patents on innovations that simplify and improve optical devices. Unlike traditional optics, the company’s metasurface technology provides complex, multifunctional optical performance in a single semiconductor layer, relocating large-scale production of optics to semiconductor foundries, that print lenses like computer chips. Metalenz recently closed a $30M Series B financing led by Neotribe Ventures, and returning investors including 3M Ventures, Applied Ventures LLC, Intel Capital, M Ventures, TDK Ventures, and Foothill Ventures. Now in the market, Metalenz metasurface optics will be in millions of consumer devices this year. Based in downtown Boston near TD Garden, Metalenz is conveniently located across the street from North Station. WHAT WE OFFER Metalenz is a rapidly growing start-up that offers best-in-class benefits. - Competitive salary, 401k with company contribution, pre-IPO stock options. - Based in downtown Boston near TD Garden, Metalenz is conveniently located across the street from North Station. - Competitive benefits package including company-paid health, dental, vision, life, LTD/ADD. - Company contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA). - Employee Assistance Program. - Collaborative office space, flexible work schedule with hybrid and/or work-from-home arrangements for qualified positions. - Complimentary snacks and drinks, and occasionally lunch on-site. - Free gym and bike parking on-site. - Fun, energizing, highly collaborative environment in which each team member has the opportunity to make an impact. The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$165,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Metalenz is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Metalenz is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. To all recruitment agencies: Metalenz does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. Metalenz is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.