Image Scientist - Modeling and Simulation
Cupertino, CA 
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Posted: Feb 6, 2024

Role Number:200537426

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 our Camera Technologies group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You'll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we'll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. The Camera Architecture team is responsible for research, design, and specifications of camera hardware for Vision Pro, iPhone, and other Apple products. The team is seeking an exceptional imaging scientist/engineer with responsibilities for supporting future camera simulation and camera systems development!

Key Qualifications

  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communicator, team player, and ability to work in a cross functional manner
  • Fluency with Matlab, Python, familiarity with C/C++, and version control
  • Expertise in physical modeling and simulation
  • Expertise with general signal/image processing concepts
  • Experience with sensors and imaging technology
  • Experience in computational imaging
  • Experience in computer graphics, and in particular ray-tracing and light fields is a plus
  • Experience with AI and ML is a plus


Description

The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about working on modeling of the real world based upon physical principles. In this role, the candidate will work on end-to-end imaging system simulation for future cameras. Great communication is a key to success as the candidate is expected to work with multi-functional teams! - Act as a camera systems simulation consultant, and work closely with camera architects to help specify future camera hardware for Vision Pro and iPhone, and other Apple products - Lead 3D computer graphics scene generation integration with camera systems simulations - Help develop and maintain depth-of-field, computer graphics-based camera systems simulation infrastructure - Work closely with sensor, firmware, software, and other cross-functional teams to develop and validate new simulation infrastructure - Simulate various focus pixel arrangements for future cameras in Apple products. Work closely with sensor, auto-focus, depth, and software/ML teams for development of focus pixel technology - Help develop the simulation of light fields

Education & Experience

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, 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.

    Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

 

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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
3+ years
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