Job description
Summary
Posted: Jun 23, 2022
Role Number:
200394920
Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in fostering excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products? The Image Sciences team, a part of the Camera Hardware and Depth Team, develops novel metrology and calibration processes to enable both machine-vision-driven and photographic experiences, targeting optical and sensor characteristics, non-destructive detection of defects inside complex imaging systems and multi-camera calibration as used in Portrait Mode. The team is seeking an image scientist with broad skills to help develop next-generation, high-throughput simulation frameworks to assist the design and architecture of products, including AR/VR features.
Key Qualifications
- Expertise in C/C++ programming languages
- Expertise with physically-based rendering
- Expertise with numerical methods, applied mathematics and statistics
- Experience with GPGPU algorithm development
- Experience with lens-based imaging systems, optical simulation and/or CMOS sensor modeling
- Experience with computational imaging techniques, including reconstruction algorithms
- Experience with high-performance and distributed computing
- Experience with Machine-Learning techniques and frameworks
- Experience with scripting languages such as Matlab or Python
- Knowledge of photography and photographic principals
- Great interpersonal skills - the ability to collaborate across groups.
Description
1. Develop GPU-based image simulation pipelines including models for optics, sensor and ISP, 2. Develop and maintain automated frameworks to manage models and generate large volume of synthetic content on-demand, 3. Characterize end-to-end (hardware and software) performance of features through simulation studies, 4. Develop differential models for optics and sensors, to be used in optimization and machine vision training, tuning, 5. Develop simple user interfaces of complex tools in Python or Matlab, 6. Managing project deliverables and schedules to meet commitments to product development teams.
Education & Experience
MS or PhD in a relevant field (EE, CS, Physics, Optics, Image Science or Applied Mathematics).
Additional Requirements
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 $130,000 and $242,000, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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