Camera Image Quality Validation Engineer - Camera Hardware
Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of the Camera Architecture, you'll help design innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last! You'll collaborate with teams across Apple to explore, define and drive the development of next-generation camera.
Description
The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. The Camera Hardware Engineering group is seeking an exceptional Camera Image Quality Validation Engineer with responsibilities for ongoing evaluation, benchmarking and characterization of Apple camera products.","responsibilities":"Work closely with cross functional team, support the entire development cycle of Apple cameras, from early prototype to product launch
Lead image quality validation at component and system levels
Comprehensively characterize and quantitatively assess camera performance and image quality
Feedback and contribute to refinement and improvement of camera design and process
Develop image processing algorithm for image quality metrics
Incubate new metrology for next-generation Apple products and support technology transfer from lab to production sites
Deliver executive level presentations of results
Preferred Qualifications
MS/PhD in EE, CS, Physics, Optics, Imaging or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with GenAI tools is a plus
Experience with image quality metrics and evaluation methodology
Experience with deep learning for image segmentation, object recognition and abnormal detection
Experience with camera components and functions
Experience with camera ISP pipeline and 3A
Experience with megapixel CMOS image sensor technology, lens selection and qualification
Experience with objective camera bench testing and subjective image quality analysis
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Minimum Qualifications
BS in EE, CS, Physics, Optics, Imaging or equivalent
Image quality or optical lab experience
MATLAB or Python programming skills
Experience with bench or tester automation of data acquisition
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