Senior Director Imaging Systems Development

Sphere Entertainment Group, LLC•Burbank, CA

1d•$160,000 - $290,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sphere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Director Imaging Systems to manage the integration of Sphere’s camera hardware and imaging processing software with the Studio Capture and Production workflows. Reporting to VP AED Product Development, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of project management, team leadership, software integration, cameras and optics, and business processes such as RFPs, and IP management.

Requirements

Engineering or Physics Degree with a minimum of 10 years’ experience with optical systems and/or related software and hardware development.
Proven track record of delivering advanced imaging project(s) or equivalent with aggressive deadlines
5-years Supervisory/management experience
Experience with standard engineering principles and workflow
Proven technical project management experience
Proven delivery of multiple projects with competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience in product development and production is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of the integration of hardware and software, testing, and implementation across the Big Sky video capture platform
Manage the development and professional growth of the Imaging Systems Team
Coordinate the consolidation of customer needs and development of Product Requirement Documents
Negotiate vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms and Sphere IP protection
Participate in image sensor design process
Participate in lens optical and mechanical design process
Participate in camera hardware, electrical, and thermal design process
Protect Sphere IP through invention disclosures and patent applications
Prepare reports and regularly meet with executive stakeholders
Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.
Other duties as assigned by management