Camera Software Intern
Metalenz· Computer Hardware· Oct 21, 2026 · 7d ago
Boston, MA
In office
Internship
Intern
$6K–$9K
Job description
The Position
Metalenz is developing next-generation sensing systems for consumer electronics with metasurface technology. As an intern on the software team, you will help develop applications that make use of our meta-optic camera systems. You will work with novel polarization imaging systems that require creative approaches to image processing and sensor integration. A successful candidate will be able to design, implement, and deploy software for testing and tuning these systems and for leveraging these systems in customer-facing applications.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement software that make uses of our unique camera hardware
- Deploy, test, and optimize these apps on mobile devices
- Collaborate by writing documentation, engaging in code review, and commenting on design documents
- Engage with other teams (product, engineering, marketing) to design and deploy software that supports our goals as a company
What you'll need
- Currently has or in the process of obtaining a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field
- Strong programming skills in C or C++
- Experience with software engineering best practices (testing, version control, code review)
- Background in building and deploying applications for embedded systems (through coursework or previous projects)
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with image processing fundamentals
- Experience with ARM-based systems and performance optimization (e.g. NEON, DSP)
- Prior work with Android & related tools (e.g. Android Studio) and mobile development
- Understanding of camera sensor interfaces and hardware abstraction layers (HAL)
- Proficiency in Computed Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g. Solidworks)
The Company
Metalenz is driving innovation in optics with metasurface technology, providing image sensing solutions that deliver unprecedented insights to mass market machine vision, enabling advanced sensing and transformative applications to proliferate where compact size & cost-efficient integration is a must for widespread adoption. As the leaders in commercialization, Metalenz innovation has enabled the shift of optics production into the semiconductor foundry, leveraging existing infrastructure and proven manufacturing processes. More than 300 million of the company’s optics have been integrated into consumer devices, replacing conventional lens stacks for compact 3D sensing and resulting in the creation of a rapidly growing metasurface market as use cases rapidly expand.
What We Offer
- Based in downtown Boston near TD Garden, Metalenz is conveniently located across the street from North Station.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Collaborative office space, flexible work schedule with hybrid and/or work-from-home arrangements for qualified positions.
- Complimentary snacks and drinks, and occasionally lunch on-site.
- Free gym and bike parking on-site.
- Fun, energizing, highly collaborative environment in which each team member has the opportunity to make an impact.
Metalenz is an equal-opportunity employer. The Company is committed to providing an open and inclusive environment for all its employees. The Company prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, geneder identity, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact the hiring team.
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