Camera Tuning & Image Quality Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $121,300–$213,700 / yr
Posted: 1 day 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 Tuning & Image Quality Engineer

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As a Camera Tuning & Image Quality Engineer at Apple, you will join the Camera & Photos team to enhance the image quality and user experience of Apple's camera products. This role requires expertise in camera systems, 3A’s (Auto Focus, Auto Exposure, Auto White Balance), and advanced image processing algorithms such as denoising, sharpening, and fusion. You will work on cutting-edge technologies like Deep Fusion, SmartHDR, Night Mode, and Portrait Mode, driving feature development from concept to completion. Your responsibilities include tuning complex camera pipelines, conducting critical IQ analysis, and providing feedback for quality evaluations. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting technical findings. Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Swift, or Python is preferred, along with a background in imaging science or related fields.

Skills

Python C++ Swift Objective-C iOS macOS Deep Fusion SmartHDR Night Mode Portrait Mode 3A’s Denoising Sharpening Fusion Tone-mapping Machine Learning Image Processing CI/CD

What you'll do

Tune and refine complex camera pipelines and algorithms to enhance image quality.
Conduct critical image quality analysis for new features and technologies.
Drive feature development from conception through completion in a fast-paced environment.
Innovate camera pipeline architectures using cutting-edge technologies like Deep Fusion.
Provide technical feedback on new features and algorithms during quality evaluations.
Collaborate with teams to integrate machine learning approaches into image processing.

What we're looking for

At least 2 years of experience in image quality testing or tuning.
Expertise in 3A’s (Auto Focus, Auto Exposure, Auto White Balance), denoising, sharpening, fusion, and tone-mapping algorithms.
Technical proficiency with machine learning and image processing technologies.
Strong photography, videography, and cinematography skills.
Proficiency in C, C++, Objective-C, Swift, Python, or shell programming.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

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