Camera Systems Architect at SimpliSafe

About SimpliSafe

We’re a high-tech home security company that’s passionate about protecting the life you’ve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And we’ve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you’re building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We don’t just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here. 

We’re embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days, typically Tuesday and Wednesday, to work together in person, and teams can choose where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done.

Why are we hiring?

Well, we’re growing and thriving. SimpliSafe is at the forefront of the consumer home security market and we’re developing the next generation of products that will amaze our customers and drive our growth.
Our vertically integrated team builds the hardware, firmware, cloud services and mobile applications that make up the SimpliSafe ecosystem of security products our customers love. We need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a highly experienced Camera System Architect to help lead the system architecture and development of our innovative security cameras, which integrate hardware, software, and firmware components. As our business becomes more camera-centric, the Camera Architect will drive future camera hardware requirements that meet our product vision. This includes consideration for feature requirements, ISP & silicon capabilities, power envelopes, optical & mechanical design requirements and solution cost. You’ll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens, ensuring the highest standards of performance, reliability, and manufacturability. The ideal candidate will have a passion for understanding the customer and delivering outstanding user experiences, an expert grasp of camera systems, and experience working with consumer hardware products.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Provide leadership for concept development, architecture, and design of camera and accessory systems.
• Identify and analyze the cross-functional tradeoffs between design alternatives, including impact on performance, schedule, cost, risk, complexity, and scale.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including EE, ME, AI/ML, industrial design, and product management..
•  Guide design studies for imaging system proposals and, working closely with the Product Org, mapping proposals to system requirements and performance goals.
• Drive the product development process from early-stage concept, through prototyping, testing, and production, to ensure products meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Oversee prototype development and testing, including designing system test strategies to validate product performance and resolve issues.
• Lead design reviews and work closely with suppliers and global manufacturing partners to optimize the design for mass production.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, sensors, and manufacturing processes to inform product design and innovation.
• Influence product roadmaps.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, helping them to develop their skills and advance their careers.
• Drive programs forward with a reasonable sense of urgency. 

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience, with at least 5 years working on consumer products.
• Detailed understanding of imaging systems & module designs (image sensors, ISPs, optics, assembly processes, etc).
• Good knowledge of state of the art ISP data-flows and processing blocks.
• Good understanding of image quality metrics and image quality evaluation.
• Proven experience leading the design and development of complex systems from concept to mass production.
• Experience working together with product management to understand the “why” and to be the voice of the customer.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and deliver high-quality products on time.
• Experience vetting and working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively to resolve technical challenges.
• Strong communication, EQ, and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and mentor junior engineers.
• Startup experience is highly valued.

What Values You’ll Share

• Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
• Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
• No Ego - Maintaining a “no job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
• One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
• Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
• Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.

We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure, but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].