Sr. Camera Architect, Hardware-Technology & Archit

Amazon • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Amazon Lab126 is seeking an innovative Camera Architect to design complete
camera solutions that define imaging excellence for our next-generation consumer
electronics devices. You will work at the intersection of hardware, algorithms,
and user experience to deliver best-in-class imaging solutions that delight our
customers.

As a Camera Architect, you'll own end-to-end camera system design from sensor
selection, optics, illumination, and ISP integration. This is the design of
complex camera systems where optics, electronics, reliability, thermal
management, and image processing converge. You'll balance conflicting
requirements from industrial design, cost, performance, and manufacturability
while collaborating with cross-functional teams including hardware engineering,
computer vision, machine learning, and product management.

You are at the center of Amazon's imaging excellence, surrounded by experts in
optics, sensors, ISP, and algorithms, who can rapidly prototype and validate
ideas. The role offers genuine technical leadership where you'll own complex
architectural initiatives, decompose system-level problems for parallel
execution, set engineering standards, and mentor others while staying hands-on
with the most challenging technical problems.

Requirements

• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in camera system architecture, camera system design, and manufacture for consumer electronics
• Deep understanding of camera systems including optics, image sensors, ISP pipelines, and illumination
• Proven ability to perform system-level analysis and design tradeoffs
• Experience with vendor management and component qualification processes

Nice To Haves

• Master's or PhD in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Imaging Science, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end camera system architecture including sensor selection, lens architecture, and IR/visible illumination.
• Define camera system specifications balancing image quality, cost, power, and manufacturability across diverse lighting conditions
• Perform detailed optical system design, simulation, and analysis to evaluate design alternatives
• Drive component selection through simulations, rigorous testing, vendor evaluation, and data-driven decision making
• Partner with image quality team on ISP tuning, camera control algorithms, and signal optimization. Work with hardware engineers on module integration, thermal management, and manufacturing
• Drive camera system validation including optical bench testing, image quality assessment, and failure analysis
• Communicate technical recommendations and influence product decisions at the leadership level

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior