- Salary
- $120k – $180k/yr
- Location
- San Francisco, California, US · San Diego, California, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Y Combinator
Description
Deepnight is seeking an electrical engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in display and camera sensor integration, with expertise in MIPI connections, board design, and layout. This role requires a hands-on approach to hardware development, including low-level firmware implementation and embedded debugging using various test equipment.
About us: Deepnight builds AI-powered vision systems that enable humans and machines to see in near-total darkness. We have developed a neural network that achieves performance on par with traditional military night vision, but embedded directly into commodity CMOS cameras. We are now vertically integrating - designing and manufacturing complete hardware products around our AI model to push the limits of low-light imaging. Our work spans AI research, optics, sensors, and embedded systems.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and test electrical systems for displays and camera sensors.
- Work extensively with MIPI interfaces for high-speed data transfer.
- Lead board design and layout activities, ensuring signal integrity and power efficiency.
- Collaborate with firmware engineers to implement low-level firmware for display and camera sensor control.
- Perform embedded debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment to diagnose and resolve hardware issues.
- Document design specifications, test plans, and validation reports.
- Work effectively within a cross-functional team, communicating technical information clearly and concisely.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on display and camera sensor integration.
- Proven experience with MIPI D-PHY/C-PHY connections.
- Strong proficiency in PCB design tools.
- Experience with board layout and routing for complex digital and analog circuits.
- Proficient in embedded debugging techniques and tools.
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes for signal integrity analysis and debugging.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with image processing pipelines.
- Knowledge of various display technologies (e.g., LCD, OLED).
- Familiarity with embedded operating systems.
- Experience with high-speed serial interfaces beyond I2C or I3C.