Senior Camera Algorithm R&D Engineer

About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei helps to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values: staying customer-centric, inspiring dedication, persevering, growing by reflection.

Huawei European Research Institute provides an exciting opportunity to join its camera R&D team based in Cambridge. Huawei is a world leader in mobile camera technology. You will have a rare opportunity to work with world class experts on new exciting camera algorithms, and features powered by Huawei AI solutions.

As a definitive pioneer in mobile imaging technology, Huawei continues to lead industry-wide fundamental innovations: from inventing the world's first multi-camera collaborative computational photography architecture, establishing the XMAGE imaging standard that topped DxOMark multiple times, to introducing the industry's first adjustable physical aperture system in a mobile camera, relentlessly pushing imaging engineering boundaries.

The retractable lens module on the 2024 Pura 70 Ultra, honoured with CES 'Imaging Technology Breakthrough Award,' solidifies Huawei's absolute leadership in full-stack innovation across optics, mechanics, electronics, and computational integration. With over 1000 patents, Huawei has built the world's most comprehensive patent portfolio in mobile imaging.

Huawei invites Camera Architecture Visionaries to join us in defining next-generation, end-to-end imaging concepts. We seek strategic innovators with proven expertise in cross-domain collaboration across optics, sensing, processing, and display. Ideal candidates possess hands-on experience in productization of novel camera solutions and features into flagship-level mobile imaging systems, and demonstrate the ability to deconstruct quality bottlenecks through first-principles thinking, revolutionizing consumer imaging experiences via algorithmic breakthroughs and system-level validation.

• Working closely with related teams to create future imaging solutions in the domain of color and tone reproduction, or pixel reconstruction, based on customer requirements and shortcomings of existing solutions.
• Define related algorithms or modifications of processing architecture, evolving roadmap and be responsible for constant competitiveness of Huawei products.
• Propose efficient HW IP/SOC solutions, based on analysis, taking into account power/performance/area/latency/image quality tradeoffs.
• Organize proof of concept frameworks to guide color and tone reproduction, or pixel reconstruction algorithm research directions.
• Keep track of state-of-the-art algorithms applicable to embedded systems, image or video processing.

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

• Required: Master/PhD degree with 7+ years of industry experience in mobile imaging.
• Detailed understanding of mobile imaging systems & module designs: image sensors, optics, mechanics, auto-focus, optical image stabilization, SW and HW Image Processing Pipelines, etc.
• Good knowledge of state-of-the-art ISP data-flows and processing blocks (both classical and AI based).
• Experience with modern imaging color algorithms such as multi-illuminant-WB, spectral imaging, multi-camera fusion, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of modern concepts of end-to-end image processing, latest standards and color space definitions.
• Working knowledge of imaging system simulations and evaluation of simulation results. Knowledge of objective/subjective image quality metrics and measurement protocols.
• Ability to work autonomously, but also in collaboration with technical experts.
• Excellent root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Result driven, excellent communication skills, work in multi-cultural multi-site environment.

• 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays).
• Group Personal Pension.
• Life insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Medical expense claim scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company sports club and social events.
• Additional time off for learning and development.