Camera Image Quality Validation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an Image Quality Validation Engineer for Camera Hardware in Cupertino, CA. The role focuses on validating image quality across components and systems, developing metrics and algorithms, and driving refinements from prototype to production.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, analyze data, and present results to executives, contributing to next-generation camera performance in Apple products.

Qualifications

• BS in EE, Optics, Color Science or equivalent.
• Experience with Matlab and/or Python programming skills.
• Experience with working in an optical lab.
• Experience with bench or tester automation of data acquisition.
• MS/PhD in EE, Optics, Color Science or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep understanding of image quality metrics and evaluation methodology.
• Experience with deep learning for image segmentation, object recognition and abnormal detection.
• Experience with camera components and functions.
• Experience with camera ISP pipeline and 3A.
• Experience with megapixel CMOS image sensor technology, lens selection and qualification.
• Experience with objective camera bench testing and subjective image quality analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross functional team, support the entire development cycle of Apple cameras, from early prototype to product launch
• Lead image quality validation at component and system levels
• Comprehensively characterize and quantitatively assess camera performance and image quality
• Feedback and contribute to refinement and improvement of camera design and process
• Develop image processing algorithm for image quality metrics
• Incubate new metrology for next-generation Apple products and support technology transfer from lab to production sites
• Deliver executive level presentations of results

Skills

Matlab

Python

Lab experience

Data acquisition

Education

BS in EE, Optics, Color Science or equivalent

MS/PhD in EE, Optics, Color Science or equivalent

Tools

Bench testing hardware

Camera testing equipment

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking an Image Quality Validation Engineer for Camera Hardware in Cupertino, CA. The role focuses on validating image quality across components and systems, developing metrics and algorithms, and driving refinements from prototype to production.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, analyze data, and present results to executives, contributing to next-generation camera performance in Apple products.