Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in fostering excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products? The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test and qualification of camera hardware and software for Apple products. The team is looking for an extraordinary Camera Image Quality Engineer to help guide the architecture of next generation of cameras.
Description
Partner up with architecture team or design lead teams to provide in-depth image quality feedback on next generation of cameras. Create new model of camera system to predict impact of a specific component onto final image quality. Deliver executive level presentations of results. Design new lab tests to evaluate image quality depending on the camera application. Design and develop new image quality measurements, which includes designing new test chart, defining a mathematical model or algorithm, writing new software, defining a methodology to verify validity of the measurement. Lead camera architects, optical designers and simulation team onto what to simulate to illustrate the pros and cons of a camera. Make new experiments to isolate the contribution of each element of a camera, lens, sensor, software etc. Make simple model of a camera systems, to better predict expected image quality.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in Image Quality and/or Camera Systems.
- Expert level in image quality objective and subjective metrics as well as evaluation methodology.
- Excellent understanding of Camera Systems.
- Knowledge of Optics and camera test setup.
- Good understanding of camera components and functions. Knowledge of megapixel CMOS image sensor technology, lens selection and qualification, implementation of camera systems in mobile products
- Proficient in camera ISP pipeline and camera capture modes.
- Experience with objective camera bench testing and subjective image quality analysis
- Fundamentals in digital signal and image processing, pattern recognition, data analysis.
- Degree in Engineering, preferably Masters or PhD, in Electrical Engineering, Imaging Science, Physics, or equivalent preferred.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Good programming skills. Preferred languages: Matlab, Python, Objective C, C/C++ and Swift
- Experience driving algorithm development from prototype to real-time deployment.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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