Senior Computer Vision Architect

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$212,000–$386,300 / yr
Posted
82 days ago

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Above market

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This role $299k
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This role pays more than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $188,215–$235,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $299k versus about $212k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

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

Apple Inc currently has 638 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Computer Vision Architect

As a Senior Computer Vision Architect at Apple’s Video Engineering team, you will lead the Architecture team in developing cutting-edge real-time on-device computer vision technologies. Your role involves collaborating with hardware, software, and machine learning teams to integrate advanced algorithms into production systems, ensuring they meet stringent performance criteria while delivering high customer value. You must possess a deep understanding of multi-modal perception systems, sensor fusion, and imaging technologies, along with experience in designing custom silicon, sensors, or optics. Ideal candidates will have expertise in modern techniques like vision transformers and foundation models, as well as the ability to optimize image signal processing under power and latency constraints. This role demands strong leadership skills for driving large-scale initiatives and presenting results to senior management, making it a pivotal position in shaping Apple’s future product development.

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to transform state-of-the-art CV research into production features.
  • Architect technical solutions that address real business problems with high customer value.
  • Understand multi-modal perception systems, sensor fusion, and diverse imaging technologies deeply.
  • Design custom silicon, sensors, or optics for advanced computer vision applications.
  • Bridge the gap between algorithm design and system optimization in resource-constrained environments.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in transforming state-of-the-art CV research into production features.
  • Deep expertise in multi-modal perception systems, sensor fusion, and imaging technologies.
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong leadership to drive cross-functional initiatives and present results to senior management.
  • Experience designing custom silicon, sensors, or optics for CV applications.
  • Familiarity with modern techniques like vision transformers and integration into resource-constrained environments.

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