About the role

Glass Imaging is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Junior Image Quality Assessment Engineer and Lab Tech to support the development and evaluation of our cutting-edge image processing algorithms and shape the future of camera technology. In this role, you will support our camera evaluation frameworks, conducting both in-lab and real-world testing to ensure exceptional image quality. Your insights will directly influence our development roadmap, ultimately helping enhance our imaging technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive image quality evaluation frameworks and protocols.
• Conduct rigorous in-lab and field testing to analyze the performance of our imaging systems.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide data-driven actionable recommendations to engineering and leadership teams.
• Perform hands-on experiments with various camera systems.
• Handle control of lighting environments, management and verification of automated systems, and adherence to data capture protocols.
• Collaborate closely with ML engineers, software developers, and researchers to elaborate visual discrepancies between in-lab and real-world photographs.
• Document, communicate, and present findings clearly and provide actionable insights to the development team to enhance image quality outcomes.

Skills & Requirements

What makes you a good fit:

• A sharp eye for image quality, detail, and visual aesthetics.
• Familiarity in both objective and subjective image quality evaluation, including sharpness, color fidelity, and noise evaluation.
• Experience operating and handling camera systems.
• Technical proficiency in managing hardware and software components of imaging or testing labs.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with software development (Python, scripting, automation tools).
• Experience running an image testing lab.
• Understanding of Image Signal Processing (ISP) pipelines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• BS/MS in imaging, vision, optics, computer science, or a related field.

Location & Travel:

We are hiring for an in-person position in our San Mateo, CA office.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Stock options
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Public Transportation via the Cal Train Go Pass
• Visa Sponsorship

Visa Sponsorship

We’re happy to sponsor visas, though success depends on the role and individual circumstances. If we offer you the job, we’ll do everything we reasonably can to secure a visa, with the help of an immigration lawyer to guide the process.

About GLASS Imaging

Our mission is to bring professional-level image quality to everyone by making cutting-edge image processing accessible to all devices—from smartphones and XR devices to infrastructure maintenance and security applications. We believe that AI-driven processing can extract every ounce of image quality from any camera, making capturing better pictures with any camera easier for everyone.

But we aren’t just enhancing how images are processed; we’re revolutionizing how they’re captured, redefining the core principles of camera design and reimagining how lenses, sensors, and AI-driven processing work together. We’re fundamentally changing how cameras operate to unlock unprecedented levels of performance and image quality.

Founded by former Apple engineers behind Portrait Mode and other groundbreaking iPhone camera features, we’re a team of passionate and experienced engineers pushing the boundaries of photography. Join us in shaping the future of camera technology!

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

Glass Imaging is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate differences and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.