Data Engineer III (Display hardware/ Image processing)

Job Title: Data Engineer III (Display hardware/ Image processing)

Location: Redmond, WA/ Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $70/hr - $75.37/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407476

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an ML/AI Engineer (Contingent Worker) to own the data processing pipeline and develop algorithms for identifying visual artifacts and display performance issues across our product programs. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, image and signal processing, and display hardware, enabling data-driven decisions that improve display quality, yield, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end data processing pipelines for display system characterization data, including sensor images, metrology measurements, and yield data across multiple product builds.


• Develop ML and AI algorithms to automatically identify and classify visual artifacts, display defects, and performance anomalies in sensor and camera data.


• Build automated analysis tools for disparity sensor performance evaluation, including SNR estimation, pattern detection accuracy, and ambient cross-talk assessment.


• Design and implement anomaly detection models to flag display performance regressions in manufacturing and integration test data.


• Create data visualization dashboards and reporting tools to communicate display quality metrics to cross-functional hardware teams.


• Develop image processing algorithms for waveguide characterization, including uniformity analysis, efficiency mapping, and defect detection.


• Collaborate with optical, process, and integration engineers to translate hardware requirements into algorithmic solutions and validate model performance against ground truth.


• Maintain and improve data infrastructure for collection, storage, versioning, and access supporting ML and analytics workflows.


• Document methodologies and contribute to the team knowledge base for reproducible analysis.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related quantitative field.


• 3+ years of experience in ML or AI algorithm development for image processing, signal processing, or sensor data analysis.


• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch.


• Experience with image processing and computer vision techniques, including feature detection, segmentation, classification, and pattern matching.


• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain data processing pipelines for large-scale experimental or manufacturing data.


• Experience with statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and experimental design.


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through ambiguous, hardware-related technical challenges.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to present data-driven findings to cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in optics, display systems, or semiconductor and hardware characterization.


• Experience with display metrology, including MTF, luminance uniformity, chromaticity, and contrast measurements.


• Familiarity with optical system modeling and ray-tracing concepts such as Zemax or Code V.


• Experience with deep learning for defect detection or anomaly classification in manufacturing contexts.


• Knowledge of AR or VR display technologies, including waveguides, micro-LEDs, LCoS, and holographic optical elements.


• Experience with sensor characterization, including SNR analysis, noise modeling, and dynamic range assessment.


• Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Plotly, Matplotlib, Tableau, or Unidash.


• Experience with version control using Git, collaborative development environments, and CI or CD pipelines.


• Familiarity with client's internal tools and data infrastructure is a plus.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

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