Image Quality Engineer

iPhone is the most popular camera globally, and Apple is seeking passionate individuals to make it even better. The Image Quality Qualification team is looking for candidates with strong skills in photography, camera processing, or image science. This role involves understanding, analyzing, and debugging innovative camera features, requiring knowledge of camera pipeline components and their impact on image/video quality. The position demands a clear vision of what makes a phenomenal camera and dedication to improving user experience.

The successful candidate will participate in quality evaluations for new features and algorithms through experimental studies both in-lab and field settings, providing direct feedback to engineering teams. The role requires understanding different camera pipeline components, their impact on image and video quality, and the ability to drive features toward better camera experiences.

Key responsibilities include testing and measuring image/video quality in the lab, working with experimental setups, capture automation, and quality metrics. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of image characteristics like contrast, sharpness, color accuracy, and noise, along with programming skills in Python and MATLAB for image processing and lab automation.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative team that significantly impacts image/video quality for millions of users. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, stock options, education reimbursement, and potential bonuses. The base pay range is $117,800 to $205,500, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Join Apple's camera team to shape the future of mobile photography and be part of delivering amazing product experiences to users worldwide.