Image Scientist, Camera Simulation

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted: 134 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 · Image Scientist, Camera Simulation

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As an Image Scientist - Camera Simulation within the Camera Modeling and Simulation team, you will design, develop, and maintain high-throughput simulation frameworks to generate large volumes of synthetic imagery on-demand. You will build and refine models of camera systems—spanning from lens to sensor to ISP—to simulate real-world imaging performance for photographic and machine-vision applications. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will define hardware design specifications, conduct studies to characterize end-to-end performance, and communicate findings to stakeholders. The role requires expertise in imaging, camera controls, or ISP, along with proficiency in C, C++, Python, or Matlab. Key technical areas include optical imaging systems, image processing algorithms, sensor physics, noise modeling, radiometry, and GPU computing using CUDA or OpenCL. You will solve complex problems related to the architecture of products featuring advanced photography and computer vision features.

Skills

Python C++ C Matlab Image Signal Processing ISP Computer Vision CUDA OpenCL Synthetic Data Generation Optical Imaging Systems Radiometry Noise Modeling GPU Computing Distributed Processing

What you'll do

Develop and maintain high-throughput simulation frameworks to generate large volumes of synthetic imagery.
Build and refine models of camera systems from lens to sensor to ISP.
Simulate real-world imaging performance to guide product design and architecture decisions.
Conduct simulation studies to characterize end-to-end hardware and software performance.
Define hardware design specifications and key performance metrics for photographic and machine-vision applications.
Ensure simulation accuracy reflects real-world hardware behavior through cross-functional collaboration.
Communicate technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders across hardware, software, and product teams.
Manage project deliverables and schedules to meet established commitments.

What we're looking for

A BS in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.
An MS or PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Image Signal Processing is preferred.
Candidates must have 10 years of relevant industry experience.
Proficiency in at least one coding language: C, C++, Python, or Matlab.
Experience with optical imaging systems, camera control systems, or camera ISP.
Experience with algorithms for image processing.
Preferred experience includes camera sensor physics, noise modeling, radiometry, and synthetic data generation for ML training.
Preferred experience includes GPU computing (CUDA, OpenCL) or distributed processing at scale.