Software Image Quality Engineer, Creativity Apps

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
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$144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
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This role $204k
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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 · Software Image Quality Engineer, Creativity Apps

Software Image Quality Engineer, Creativity Apps joins the Creativity Apps team to support the production of innovative tools for creative professionals, video makers, and visual storytellers. The role involves planning, designing, maintaining, and executing test cases with minimal direction, including free testing without scripts or tools. Key responsibilities include reporting bugs with high isolation, managing multiple deliverables, and coordinating multi-functional test efforts while advocating for users in dialogue with Engineering and Design teams. Candidates must possess a background in professional photography, video editing, and color science. Required skills include subjective and objective image quality evaluation, experience with GenAI Repair tools, and using AI/LLMs for image and video quality assessments. Technical competencies include computational photography, machine learning concepts, iOS and macOS familiarity, and the ability to parse large data sets to optimize image and video quality.

What you'll do

  • Plan, design, and execute test cases with minimal direction using free testing techniques without scripts or tools.
  • Identify and report bugs using advanced isolation and regression techniques.
  • Perform subjective and objective image quality evaluations based on color science and photography principles.
  • Design and conduct experiments to optimize image and video quality through parameter iteration.
  • Evaluate image and video quality using GenAI repair tools and AI/LLM models.
  • Translate software feature requirements into comprehensive test plans and scenarios.
  • Streamline processes for data collection and systematically parse large datasets.
  • Advocate for user experience by communicating risks and progress to Engineering and Design teams.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of proven experience as a professional photographer in a competitive industry.
  • Experience with digital photography and video, including exposure settings, white balance, depth-of-field, bokeh, sharpening, denoising, and HDR.
  • Strong background in subjective and objective image quality evaluation and color science concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and conduct experiments to optimize image and video quality.
  • Proficiency in image editing software.
  • Experience in testing with GenAI Repair tools.
  • Experience using AI/LLMs for Image/Video Quality Evaluations.
  • Familiarity with computational photography and machine learning concepts; Bachelor's Degree or 4+ years of relevant experience.

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