Calibration Algorithm Architect

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation support

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple seeks a senior hardware test engineering software engineer in Cupertino to design and implement frameworks and tools for calibration and testing of cameras and sensors across products.

You will extend existing C++/Python algorithms, collaborate with design leads and production teams, and mentor juniors while advancing scalable metrology, data handling, and visualization solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/ME/Physical Sciences
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Extensive knowledge of camera technologies and image quality measurement
• Proficiency in Python for tool development and data analysis; working knowledge of C/C++ and/or MATLAB
• Strong software design skills: data structures, algorithms, OO design

Responsibilities

• Architecting and developing algorithms, processes, and software infrastructure for measuring, analyzing, reporting, and sharing camera performance data
• Investigating new metrology technologies and algorithms to increase production test accuracy, speed, robustness, and reduce costs
• Mentoring junior engineers and conducting code reviews to uphold software quality
• Championing adoption of software best practices, tooling, and scalable infrastructure across the organization and regions

Skills

Python

C/C++

Image processing

Data analysis

OO design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/ME/Physical Sciences

Master's degree (Preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple builds consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people interact with electronic devices around the world. These products have cameras and other optical technologies that need calibration and testing to ensure the quality and customer experience Apple is known for. The HWTE group is responsible for developing technologies, calibration methodologies, and instrumentation for the calibration and testing of cameras and other sensors in every single Apple product before it leaves the factory. These solutions will be developed during New Product Introduction (NPI) before they are scaled by the operations team. Are you ready for your next adventure?

Description

As part of the Hardware Test Engineering group, you will be responsible for designing and implementing frameworks and software tools used by calibration algorithm developers and factory station software engineers. You will work closely with system design leads and the production teams to understand the software needs for factory test stations and develop software solutions to enable hardware testing of Apple products. You will also evaluate and extend existing algorithm implementations in C++ and/or Python to support new metrology methods and measurement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and developing algorithms, processes, and software infrastructure for measuring, analyzing, reporting, and sharing camera performance data
• Investigating new metrology technologies and algorithms to increase production test accuracy, speed, robustness, and to reduce implementation costs and time
• Mentoring junior engineers and conducting code reviews to uphold software quality and accelerate team capability
• Championing and driving adoption of software best practices, modern tooling, and scalable infrastructure for metrology, data handling, visualization, and reporting — across the organization and multiple regions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/ME/Physical Sciences
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Extensive knowledge of camera technologies including image sensor operation, analog electronics, image processing (perceptual rendering and machine vision), algorithms (AWB, AGC, AF, OIS), actuators, and optics
• Expertise in camera and image quality measurement including sharpness (SFR/MTF), color accuracy, noise, defect detection, distortion calibration, and optical issues
• Proficiency in Python for tool development and data analysis; working knowledge of C/C++ and/or MATLAB
• Strong software design skills including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/EE/ME/Physical Sciences
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Knowledge of computational imaging including areas such as multi-view geometry, depth estimation, extrinsic calibration, perspective transforms, sensor fusion, camera-to-camera and camera-to-IMU calibration
• Experience with FATP or high-volume manufacturing test environments, telemetry, critical metrics, and data-driven decision-making
• Strong background in data analysis, statistics, large dataset handling and visualization
• Proven experience designing, building, and deploying AI-driven automated workflows and tools
• Experience using LLMs and autonomous agents to solve complex engineering problems
• Hands‑on experience developing custom skills and tool‑calling capabilities for AI agents to enable them to interact with APIs, databases, and internal software frameworks
• Ability to identify and develop solutions to broad, systemic problems across complex hardware and software environments
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment and make sound decisions with incomplete information

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.

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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