Image Quality Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

103d

About The Position

We are looking for a teammate dedicated to understanding, building, and enabling innovative camera features. That will contribute directly to various camera technologies, such as Portrait mode, new video features, and new photo capture methodologies. Active participation in quality evaluations for new features and algorithms through experimental studies in the lab and in the field and providing direct feedback to the engineering teams. You'll be a critical part of a fast-paced, collaborative team that thrives in a high-energy environment.

Requirements

• Good understanding of how to test image and video quality characteristics in the field, including Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, and White Balance.
• Excellent sense of photography, videography, and cinematography on both technical and artistic levels.
• Understanding of the Human Visual System and its impact on perception of photos and videos.
• Knowledge of photography lab equipment and experience operating camera systems in a lab.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Python or MATLAB for data analysis, automation, and image processing.
• Hands-on experience with objective and subjective image quality evaluation, including color accuracy, noise reduction, HDR, tone mapping, and sharpness.
• Strong understanding of imaging systems, including camera sensors, optics, image signal processors, and computational photography techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate and work cross functionally.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Imaging, Color, Vision, Computer, Optics Science, or equivalent with 3+ years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Understand, build, and enable innovative camera features.
• Contribute directly to various camera technologies, such as Portrait mode and new video features.
• Participate in quality evaluations for new features and algorithms through experimental studies.
• Provide direct feedback to engineering teams.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees