Camera Architect

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $181,100–$272,100 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $227k

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This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $166,750–$241,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $227k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

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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 drive the development of future imaging hardware requirements for various products. This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and algorithms groups, to ensure that camera systems meet stringent performance and feature goals from concept through validation. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting detailed system analyses, developing design options based on constraints, coordinating optical simulations, and validating image quality metrics using computer vision techniques. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in physics or engineering, with expertise in optics, camera calibration, and image processing pipeline fundamentals. Experience in defining camera specifications through user studies and data analysis is preferred, as well as the ability to communicate effectively at leadership levels to influence product decisions.

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 and coordinate optical simulations to quantify imaging system proposals.
Allocate image quality metrics and validate with computer vision algorithms.
Collaborate on factory test setups for calibration, hardware tolerances, and reliability.
Support failure analysis and triage in the camera and system validation process.

What we're looking for

BS degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Imaging Science with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Expertise in optics, camera calibration, computer vision, image quality metrics, image sensor fundamentals, and image processing pipeline.
Ability to develop detailed system requirements and perform tradeoff evaluations for imaging systems.
Experience in characterizing and simulating optical systems to aid design and validation processes.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical solutions and product decisions.