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Senior Hardware Image Quality/Camera Architect

Apple, Inc.
United States, California, Cupertino
July 01, 2022
Summary Posted: Feb 3, 2022 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200340840 Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that dedication. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which nurtures creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. The Camera Architecture team is responsible for research, design, and specifications for camera hardwares for all Apple products with cameras. The team is seeking an outstanding imaging scientist/engineer with responsibilities for supporting future camera simulation. Key Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Image Quality and/or Camera Systems. Expert level in image quality objective and subjective metrics as well as evaluation methodology. Excellent knowledge of Camera Systems. Knowledge of Optics and camera test setup. Good understanding of camera components and functions. Knowledge of megapixel CMOS image sensor technology, lens selection and qualification, implementation of camera systems in mobile products - Proficient in camera ISP pipeline and camera capture modes. - Experience with objective camera bench testing and subjective image quality analysis - Fundamentals in digital signal and image processing, pattern recognition, data analysis. - Good programming skills. Preferred languages: Matlab, Python, Objective C, C/C++ and Swift - Experience driving algorithm development from prototype to real-time deployment. Description Partner up with architecture team and provide in-depth image quality feedback on next generation of cameras. Deliver executive level presentations of results. Improve testing methodology and customize tests depending on camera application: new protocols, test charts, metrics, etc. Develop new algorithms for camera evaluation. Education & Experience M.S./Ph.D. in Engineering, Imaging Science, Physics, Color Science, or equivalent preferred. Additional Requirements