Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions?
The Camera & Depth Architecture organization is responsible for research, design, and specifications of cameras and sensors for iPhone and other Apple products. As part of our machine learning team, you will play a vital role in prototyping foundational machine learning tools that bridge the camera hardware and software, in order to build flawless camera technology innovations and experiences that we are known worldwide.
In this role, you will innovate foundational machine learning algorithms for computational photography and computer vision, to research, design and qualify novel cameras and sensors for future Apple products, in collaboration with a wide spectrum of top engineers across Apple.
Design, train and tune machine learning algorithms, support camera architects to drive innovative solutions for imaging and sensing challenges, and provide data-driven feedback for future camera architectures across a wide spectrum of Apple products.
Work closely with cross functional teams to build computational imaging and machine learning prototypes for future Apple products that enable novel photography experiences.
Build differentiable simulation and physics-informed machine learning pipelines to analyze and improve cameras and sensors.
Ground the exploration via validated simulation and metrology results to avoid machine learning domain gaps and ensure production feasibility.
BS in electrical, optical or computer engineering/science, and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Experience with software coding in Python.
Experience with one of the following: machine learning/deep learning systems, computer vision, graphics, computational imaging applications.
Experience with Pytorch.
MS/PhD in computer vision, electrical, optical or computer engineering or related fields.
Experience or strong personal curiosity with designing imaging and sensing systems.
Strong independent problem-solving and communication skills.
Solid understanding of machine learning, deep learning fundamentals and optimizations; practical expertise in designing, training and improving deep neural networks.
Experience with cutting edge computer vision and machine learning research trends and models.
Experience with two or more of the following: ISP (image signal processing), 3A (AE, AF, AWB), diffusion models, multi-modal, generative AI, sensor fusion, sensor physics, differentiable rendering, 3D rendering.
We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.
There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.