Research Scientist: AI for Camera Lens Design & Imaging

Description

Huawei's Camera & Computer Vision Lab in Zurich is seeking a Research Scientist to pioneer AI-Driven Optics, moving beyond incremental improvements to solve the complex inverse problems of lens design, optimizing for both extreme image quality and high-volume manufacturing viability.

Responsibilities

• Neural Inverse Design: Develop AI frameworks to automate the design of complex, multi-element aspherical lens systems.
• End-to-End Co-Design: Lead the integrated optimization of optical hardware and downstream AI restoration algorithms.
• Intelligent Manufacturing (DfM): Leverage generative AI and Bayesian optimization to simulate manufacturing variances.
• Next-Gen Simulations: Research and implement differentiable ray-tracing or wave-optics solvers.
• Academic Leadership: Publish original research in top-tier venues and contribute to Huawei’s global patent portfolio.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Optical Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering from a top-tier university (e.g., ETH, EPFL, or equivalent).
• Technical Excellence:
  • Deep understanding of Physical Optics, Aberration Theory, and modern deep learning architectures.
  • Expertise in PyTorch and differentiable programming.
  • Hands-on experience with optical simulation tools (Zemax, Code V) and their integration into Python-based AI workflows.
• Mindset: A passion for solving "impossible" hardware constraints through software and AI ingenuity.
• Languages: Fluency in English; proficiency in Chinese or German is a plus.

Benefits

• Impact: Your research will directly define the camera performance of the world’s most advanced smartphones.
• Collaboration: Work alongside industry-leading experts in a high-caliber, academic-style research environment.
• Resources: Access to proprietary real-world datasets, flagship ISP architectures, and state-of-the-art optical lab facilities.
• Quality of Life: Experience the world-class standard of living, nature, and infrastructure in Zurich, Switzerland.