Research Scientist Intern, Image Sensor Design (PhD)

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Job Description

Facebook Reality Lab is looking for upcoming scientists and researchers with great interest in developing high-performance image sensors for computer vision algorithms on AR/VR devices, specifically around the below research areas:-Pixel design of high-performance global shutter image sensors.Readout circuit design of high-performance global shutter image sensors.Ultra-low power image sensor architectures.

Research Scientist Intern, Image Sensor Design (PhD) Responsibilities:

  • Investigating and proposing novel global shutter pixel architectures.
  • Design and simulation of global shutter pixels in advanced process nodes.
  • Pixel layout and size optimization.
  • Analysis of novel ultra-low power image sensor architectures.
  • Experimenting new operation schemes with existing image sensors.
  • Collaboration with and support of other researchers across various disciplines.
  • Communication of research agenda, progress and results.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
  • 2+ years of independent research experience on analog/mixed circuit design.
  • Experience with circuit design CAD tools such as Cadence Virtuoso.
  • Programming, simulation and modeling experience using Python or Matlab.
  • Interpersonal skills: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in image sensor design.
  • Image sensor tape out experience and image sensor characterization experience.
  • Track record of publications with cutting edge research results at conferences and Journals such as IISW, ISSCC, IEDM, JSSC, TED.

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