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Software Image Quality Manager, Creativity Apps

Today Cupertino, CA

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The Creativity Apps team at Apple is seeking a Software Image Quality Manager to lead, mentor, and grow a team of Image Quality Engineers focused on photo and video editing features. This role requires a highly proactive individual with strong creative, technical, and analytical skills, and a passion for image/color science, computer vision, and on-device machine learning. Join a team dedicated to crafting wonder and leaving the world better than we found it.

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Description

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, maintaining, and overseeing the Image/Video quality, evaluation and validation of AI and ML models used in photo and video editing features, ensuring their accuracy, performance, and impact on image/video quality. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design teams to understand feature requirements, identify potential quality risks, and help mitigate them throughout the development lifecycle. You will establish and maintain objective and subjective image quality metrics and benchmarks. You will champion a quality-first culture across the organization and present quality findings to product and leadership teams.Mitigate quality risks throughout the development lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and their application in image processing

Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation and data analysis

iOS and macOS familiarity

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in imaging, video processing, or computational photography quality, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity managing a team

Proven experience in image quality evaluation and testing for photo and video applications

Strong understanding of digital image processing, color/image science, compression algorithms, and video codecs

Experience with AI/ML model evaluation and validation, particularly in computer vision or image manipulation contexts

Knowledge of HDR workflows and advanced color grading techniques

Experience with objective and subjective image quality assessment techniques

Experience in testing with GenAI Repair tools.

Experience using AI/LLMs for Image/Video Quality Evaluations

Proficiency with relevant QA tools and software testing methodologies

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Image Processing, or a related technical field.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $206,200 and $356,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200677992-0836
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-08-18T22:08:38

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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