Camera and Optics lead

Role Summary

• About Lyte

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai

If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!

• We are seeking an experienced optics engineering lead in charge of the lens design for camera and optical sensor as well as camera assembly in our sensor fusion systems

Responsibilities

• Define the Engineering Requirements Specification for our camera and sensor lens through simulation and DOEs.
• Design and verification of lens design through optical, thermal, mechanical simulations.
• Work closely with lens manufacturers to delivery lens with trade off between the performance and cost to meet product demands through tolerance analysis.
• Select and perform onsite auditing for Lens supplier
• Manage the Asia camera assembly to meet the specs, timeline as well as cost requirement.
• Work closely with our RnD team and suppliers to develop the lens OQC and IQC metrology from NPI to volume production.
• Develop data pipeline for lens and camera manufacture for yield improvement through increasing Cp and Cpk for each process step.
• Data automation and data management for lens and camera related databases
• Improvement micro-optics performance within sensor through Zemax, mechanical and thermal simulation.
• Assist micro-optics AA via design and hand-on
• Own the lens and camera reliability test

Requirements

• A master s degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Optical simulation experience using software such as Zemax.
• Understand camera modules and assembly process.
• Understand lens design and impact of the temperature and material selection.
• The successful candidate need have English communication capability.
• Proven project management skills.
• Ability to maintain good documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is highly desired.
• Experience in lens design, including optical, thermal, and mechanical design considerations.
• Hands-on experience with lens sensitivity analysis, lens athermalization design, and optical device assembly.
• Experience working with camera assembly houses and lens suppliers.
• Understanding of DOE concepts for corner-case studies and specification development.
• Familiarity with lens OQC and IQC processes.
• Knowledge of data pipelines, data automation, and data-driven analysis.
• Experience building automated lens simulation pipelines and defining lens selection criteria based on data correlation.
• Experience with failure analysis and corrective action for lenses and camera modules.
• Strong understanding of optical characteristics in lenses and camera modules.
• Familiarity with micro and macro lens active alignment.
• Experience with lens and camera system reliability testing.
• Experience with IP67/IP69 camera design.

Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team