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Camera Image Quality Validation Engineer - Camera Hardware

Yesterday Reedley, CA

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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Client-provided location(s): Reedley, CA
Job ID: apple-200630483-3401_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:06:41

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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