iPhone is the most popular camera in the world. The seamless integration of hardware and software has led to features like Memories and Portrait Mode, which deliver experiences that are truly magical. The Camera & Photos team focuses on user-experience by applying computer vision and image processing through machine learning. Were looking for someone with a real passion for photography, and gets a kick out of shipping amazing product experiences to millions of people. The Camera tuning team is searching for a highly skilled and innovative engineer who will play a key role in tuning and defining still image quality as well as user behavior for Apple camera products. As a Camera Tuning & Image Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the image quality and user experience of Apples camera products. The role demands a comprehensive understanding of camera systems and the 3A's, particularly how their application can enhance or optimize image quality. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of various image processing algorithms, new camera technologies, and a working technical understanding of machine learning based approaches. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential for presenting technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Your expertise will be instrumental in innovating camera pipeline architectures to deliver best-in-class camera experiences for our users.Your primary responsibilities will include tuning and tweaking complex camera pipelines and algorithms, performing critical IQ analysis, and driving feature development from conception to completion. Working within our fast-paced, collaborative team, you will also contribute to cutting-edge technologies such as Deep Fusion, SmartHDR, Night Mode and Portrait Mode. You will also participate in quality evaluations for new features and algorithms, providing direct feedback to the engineering teams.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in image quality testing, tuning, or image processing algorithms. Strong understanding and hands-on experience with 3A's, denoising, sharpening, fusion, and tone-mapping algorithms. Technical familiarity with machine learning and image processing technologies. Excellent photography, videography, and cinematography skills. Proficiency in at least one of the following: C, C++, Objective-C, Swift, Python, or shell programming. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration. Bachelors Degree in Imaging Science, Imaging Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Color Science, or a related field.Experience in the research, design, and development of automation tools, metrics, and methodologies to enhance the camera tuning processes. Experience with software and hardware on consumer devices and cell phone cameras. Experience with iOS/macOS app development. Knowledge or research experience in human vision and psychophysics.
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