Camera Architect

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $181,100–$318,400 / yr
Posted: 55 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Camera Architect

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The Apple Camera Architecture team is seeking a senior Camera Architect to lead the development of future camera hardware requirements for upcoming products. This role involves collaborating closely with various teams, including camera hardware, product hardware, algorithms, and software, to ensure that optimized camera solutions are seamlessly integrated with advanced imaging applications. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing design options based on system constraints, coordinating optical simulations, creating image quality metrics, and validating designs through user studies. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in physics, engineering, or computer science, along with expertise in optics, camera calibration, computer vision, and image processing pipeline. Experience in defining camera specifications through product goals and influencing leadership decisions is highly preferred, as the role demands deep technical knowledge and cross-functional collaboration to deliver market-leading imaging experiences.

Skills

optics camera calibration computer vision image quality metrics image sensor and pixel fundamentals image processing pipeline BS in Physics BS in Engineering BS in Computer Science BS in Imaging Science MS in Physics MS in Engineering MS in Computer Science MS in Imaging Science PhD in Physics PhD in Engineering PhD in Computer Science PhD in Imaging Science

What you'll do

Develop camera design options based on system requirements and constraints.
Perform optical and camera simulations to quantify proposals and designs.
Create image quality metrics and validate them using computer vision algorithms.
Allocate requirements to sub-components, considering calibration and reliability factors.
Support the design and validation process for cameras and systems.
Conduct failure analysis and triage during the development phase.

What we're looking for

BS in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Imaging Science with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with optics, camera calibration, computer vision, image quality metrics, image sensors, and pixel fundamentals.
Experience developing and validating imaging system requirements using simulations and user studies.
Ability to allocate design requirements considering hardware tolerances, variations, and reliability.
Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams on product decisions.