R&D Engineer / Researcher – Camera Algorithms in Cambridge

R&D Engineer / Researcher – Camera Algorithms

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Work Type: Full-time, On-site

Client: A leading global technology company is hiring to expand their imaging research team in Cambridge.

About the Role

Our client is hiring an experienced R&D Engineer / Researcher in Camera Algorithms to join their imaging research organization in Cambridge. The team is focused on next-generation camera algorithm development, image quality optimisation, and AI-driven approaches to computational imaging for future consumer products. You will work in a research-driven environment with strong ownership and technical freedom, developing algorithms from concept through implementation, validation, and optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design and implement advanced camera and imaging algorithms
• Develop solutions targeting improvements in image quality, low-light, HDR, tone mapping, denoising, fusion, texture, compression, and rendering
• Build and test end-to-end imaging pipelines, from capture to display
• Implement prototype systems in Python, C or C++
• Conduct objective and subjective IQ evaluation, metric design, and benchmarking
• Optimise algorithms for performance, memory and power
• Prepare technical reports, experiment documentation, and evaluation results
• Collaborate with research, software, hardware and product teams to define technical direction

What We’re Looking For

Required

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Imaging or related field
• Industrial experience in camera algorithms, computational photography, computer vision or image processing
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++
• Experience with image quality metrics, evaluation methods and tuning
• Understanding of end-to-end imaging systems and camera pipelines
• Ability to build and validate algorithms in a practical environment
• Strong analytical skills, curiosity and problem-solving mindset
• Background in AI-based image processing or deep learning
• Experience with HDR, low-light, fusion, super-resolution or compression
• Knowledge of GPU, parallel computing or embedded optimisation
• Publications in CVPR / ICCV / ECCV / SIGGRAPH / IS&T or relevant fields
• Passion for photography, computer vision or imaging research
• On-site in Cambridge, UK
• Modern research facility with high-end equipment and resources
• Relocation assistance may be considered for strong candidates

Quick Summary for Candidates

• Has hands-on experience developing imaging algorithms
• Wants to work on next-gen computational photography
• Enjoys building algorithms from scratch and validating them
• Wants to work in a highly technical, research-driven environment

The client is hiring across multiple experience levels – from strong individual contributors to senior/principal researchers capable of leading initiatives.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing