Generative AI Engineer, Camera Algorithms

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted
121 days ago
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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 · Generative AI Engineer, Camera Algorithms

The Generative AI Engineer - Camera Algorithms joins the Camera Algorithms team to develop foundational technologies for image and video processing pipelines. In this role, you will design, train, fine-tune, and deploy generative models to solve practical challenges in photography and cinematography. You will collaborate with product, design, hardware, software, and firmware engineers to prototype and optimize algorithms for unique silicon, including the Apple Neural Engine and custom Image Signal Processor. The work involves driving projects from initial research through final integration into products. Required skills include proficiency in PyTorch, Python, and C++, along with deep experience in GANs, VAEs, Diffusion Models, and Transformers using techniques like LoRA or DPO. You will focus on the technical challenges of computational photography, specifically addressing image and video processing tasks to redefine camera capabilities.

What you'll do

  • Design, train, and fine-tune generative models to solve practical image and video processing challenges.
  • Deploy generative models into production environments for use in consumer products.
  • Prototype and integrate AI algorithms specifically optimized for Apple’s custom silicon and Neural Engine.
  • Perform low-level neural network optimizations in collaboration with silicon engineering teams.
  • Influence future hardware designs based on the requirements of neural network performance.
  • Manage projects from initial research and concept through to final integration and product shipment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Hands-on experience with modern Generative AI models including GANs, VAEs, Diffusion Models, and Transformers.
  • Experience with fine-tuning techniques such as LoRA and DPO.
  • Proficiency in PyTorch.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
  • Proven track record of innovation in Generative AI for image or video processing.
  • Familiarity with camera sensors and ISP algorithms is preferred.

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