IPhone is the most popular camera in the world. The seamless integration of hardware and software has led to features like Memories and Portrait Mode, which deliver experiences that are truly magical. The Camera & Photos team focuses on user experience by applying computer vision and image processing through machine learning. We're looking for someone with a real passion for photography and gets a kick out of shipping amazing products and experiences to millions of people. The Camera tuning team is searching for a highly skilled and innovative engineer who will play a key role in tuning and defining still image quality as well as user behavior for Apple camera products.
Description
Our products have a considerable complexity and rich feature set that push our hardware and software to the edge. We are looking for a great teammate who will be responsible for the image quality tuning of Apple camera systems. This role requires an understanding of different ISP and framework components and their impact on image quality, a clear vision of what constitutes a phenomenal camera, and a strong dedication to drive features into a better camera user experience. You will contribute directly to a variety of cutting-edge technologies, such as Deep Fusion, HDR, Portrait mode, and various algorithm development. You will participate in quality evaluations for new features and algorithms through experimental studies, and provide direct feedback to the engineering teams. In this role, you'll be a critical part of a fast-paced, collaborative team who thrive in a high-energy, time-constrained, multitasking environment.
Minimum Qualifications
* Minimum of 2 years of experience as an image quality testing, tuning, or image processing algorithms engineer.
* Understanding and hands-on experience of 3A, de-noising, fusion, tone-mapping algorithms.
* Experience in research, design, and development of automation and tools, metrics, and methodologies to improve camera tuning processes.
* Experience in at least one of the following: C, C++, Objective-C, Swift, Python, or shell programming.
Preferred Qualifications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in cross-functional collaboration.
* Some understanding of machine learning and image processing technologies.
* Excellent sense of photography, videography, cinematography.
* Experience with software and hardware on consumer devices and cell phone cameras is a plus.
* Experience with iOS / macOS app development is a plus.
* Working knowledge or research of human vision and psychophysics is a plus.
Strong track record in cross-functional collaboration and communications.
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