Imaging Lead Engineer
About the job
- A Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in imaging systems, image signal processor development, or image processing.
- Strong understanding of camera imaging pipelines, image quality tuning, and image signal processor architectures.
- Experience integrating image processing algorithms into embedded or real-time systems.
- Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ for prototyping and algorithm development.
- Experience with technical leadership, architecture design, and mentoring engineering teams.
- Problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Characterize and evaluate image signal processor capabilities, limitations, and performance.
- Provide technical guidance on the architecture and evolution of the imaging software stack built on third-party software development kits.
- Develop and maintain technical architecture documents, design specifications, and implementation guidelines.
- Drive technical decision-making for imaging system development.
- Develop rapid prototypes, scripts, test frameworks, and validation pipelines to assess new imaging concepts.
- Evaluate emerging imaging technologies and artificial intelligence-driven enhancements.
- Translate innovative concepts into practical engineering solutions.
- Lead the integration and customization of vendor-provided camera software development kits and imaging frameworks.
- Drive low-level software integration activities, including sensor bring-up, image signal processor feature enablement, camera control loops, and performance optimization.
- Lead the integration of classical image signal processor algorithms, artificial intelligence-based image enhancement solutions, and post-processing functions into a unified real-time imaging pipeline.
- Identify and resolve complex image quality, system integration, and performance bottlenecks.
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of imaging solutions.
- Conduct design reviews, architecture reviews, and code pull-request reviews.
- Support engineers through hands-on troubleshooting, debugging, and pair programming.
- Drive software engineering best practices and technical quality standards.
- Mentor and coach imaging engineers to accelerate their technical growth.
- Organize technical workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Serve as the technical link between optical module teams and imaging software teams.
- Align requirements, technical solutions, and development priorities across disciplines.
- Collaborate with product management, hardware teams, and system architects.
- Lead technical discussions with external suppliers and technology partners.
- Drive issue resolution, technical alignment, and successful integration of supplier technologies.
- Evaluate supplier roadmaps and technical capabilities.
- Experience with artificial intelligence or machine learning-based image enhancement techniques.
- Knowledge of camera sensors, optics, and optical characterization.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and DevOps practices for embedded systems.
- Experience working with external technology suppliers and partners.
About the company
Keenfinity provides security and professional communication technologies worldwide, formed after a Bosch spin-off and now organized into four units: Intrusion & Access, Video, Audio, and Electronics Manufacturing Services. It offers integrated systems that combine hardware, software, and services—including cloud and installer support—for security needs such as video surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, and voice alarm, plus professional audio and conference solutions from brands like Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS, and Telex. The company differentiates itself through in-house design and manufacturing, a broad global footprint, and a combined portfolio of security technology with professional audio and conferencing capabilities, complemented by contract electronics manufacturing. Keenfinity’s goal is to protect buildings and assets worldwide by delivering scalable, integrated security and communication solutions while expanding its capabilities and reach.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$357.5M
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 2026 debut €325 million bond extended liquidity and refinancing flexibility.
- Fiscal 2025 revenue topped €1 billion, proving scale across security and communications.
- April 2026 streamlined management sharpened accountability, with four CEOs driving faster product decisions.
What critics are saying
- April 2026 Peter Loeffler exits as CEO, signaling board-level control and transition risk.
- December 2025 Eindhoven layoffs cut fifty jobs, exposing restructuring pain across the former Bosch base.
- Bosch-branded rebranding to IQSIGHT and Radionix risks channel confusion, customer churn, and delayed orders.
What makes Keenfinity unique
- Triton-backed July 2025 carve-out gives Keenfinity Bosch heritage without Bosch bureaucracy.
- January 2026 holding structure splits Audio, Video, Intrusion & Access, and EMS.
- January 2026 Avonic acquisition adds AI-driven PTZ cameras to conference and audio systems.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Remote Work Options