iPhone is the most popular camera in the world, with billions of photos taken every year! The detailed integration of software and hardware has led to features like Smart HDR, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Photonic Engine, and Action Mode, which deliver magical experiences that surprise and delight our customers. The Camera Technologies & Systems team in Camera Software team delivers amazing quality photos and videos by combining state-of-the-art computer vision, image processing, and machine learning.
The Camera Technologies team is looking for an enthusiastic and talented software engineer with a technical background in camera imaging. In this role you will be responsible for prototyping, developing, and integrating cutting-edge camera and imaging technologies into our cameras. Our team works with complex systems and many diverse teams to develop cutting-edge software which continually enhances our camera and photos solutions.
- As an engineer on our team you'll develop and extend those software pipelines, working side-by-side with the exceptional engineers who made iPhone’s camera what it is today, and build new extraordinary camera capabilities spanning the universe of Apple devices. Whenever you see a “Shot on iPhone” billboard, you see our work; it could be your work, too!
- 3+ years of software development and camera system experience.
- Excellent coding skills in C or C++.
- Strong technical background in image and video processing and computational photography.
- Knowledge and experience using Computer Vision to solve real-world problems.
- Previous experience in digital imaging and camera development.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and solve problems without explicit direction.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- MS or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Familiarity with common development and debugging tools for embedded/mobile applications.
- Familiarity with camera systems and ISP processing pipeline.
- Motion sensor processing and fusion experience
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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.
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