Camera and Photos - Image Quality Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's Image Quality Lab is seeking a results-driven automation engineer to design, build, and present analyses of camera image quality investigations. You will develop custom automation solutions for the Camera Imaging lab and collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence iPhone camera performance.

The role requires hands-on experience with imaging quality metrics, lab automation, and programming in C++/Python/Swift, along with a BS in a related field.

Qualifications

• Real-world experience building automation systems.
• Knowledge of imaging pipelines and camera terminology.
• Experience with ISO Image Quality Metrics and charts.
• Cross-functional collaboration skills.
• BS degree in CS, Software Eng, Imaging Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design custom lab tests for features, algorithms, or hardware solutions.
• Analyze results to influence decisions across Camera teams.
• Build bespoke automation solutions for the imaging lab.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Apple camera teams.

Skills

Automation

Python

Bash

MATLAB

Swift

C++

Education

B.S. in CS/Software Engineering/Imaging Science

Tools

Claude Code

Codex

Job description

Summary

The Image Quality & Qualification team at Apple is seeking a results driven image quality lab automation engineer to help us test and evaluate the full camera system. In this position, you will design, build, conduct, and present analysis of Camera Image Quality investigations - both objective and subjective. You will also develop custom automation solutions for our Camera Imaging lab. Your collaboration with cross-functional Camera teams at Apple will directly influence the performance and image quality of Apple’s iOS cameras.

Description

As an Image Quality Lab Automation Engineer in Camera & Photos, you will play a critical role in ensuring that Apple cameras produce best-in-class image quality. Your primary responsibilities include designing custom lab tests for novel features, algorithms, or hardware solutions and analyzing the results to influence major decisions across various Apple camera teams. This role requires the ability to understand basic image quality (objective & subjective), some knowledge of camera hardware & firmware design, software automation in a lab environment, and an enthusiasm for building bespoke solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in some ambiguity, is not afraid to challenge assumptions, and has a passion for camera image quality.

Minimum Qualifications

Real world experience building automation systems with coding models (Opus/Gemini/GPT) and coding harnesses like Claude Code, Codex, CursorExpertise in at least one of the following: Bash, Python, MATLAB, Swift, C++Technical familiarity with imaging algorithms and pipelinesExceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience in cross-functional collaborationWorking knowledge of photography and camera terminologyFamiliarity with ISO standard Image Quality Metrics and their associated chartsBS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Imaging Science, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Deep expertise in camera image quality metrics on consumer devicesKnowledge or research experience in psychophysicsHands‑on experience in mobile camera system debuggingDeep expertise in camera algorithms and image pipelinesExperience with 3A algorithm designPhotography expertise