Machine Learning Video Processing Algorithm Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Machine Learning Video Processing Algorithm Engineer to join a team delivering ML-based image and video technologies across products. You will design and optimize algorithms for constrained devices, collaborating with engineers to push state-of-the-art video processing and compression.

The role requires strong ML background, hands-on coding in Python or C/C++, and a track record in video/image processing. You will contribute to training, testing, and deployment on hardware.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Solid background in Machine Learning and Signal/Image/Video Processing.
• Excellent programming skills in Python or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize machine learning based video processing algorithms for resource-constrained environments.
• Work on pre & post-processing for training/testing/validation, model quantization and distillation.
• Investigate the latest learning-based low-level vision technologies and tasks.

Skills

Machine Learning

Video Processing

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Metal

CUDA

GPGPU APIs

Job description

Machine Learning Video Processing Algorithm Engineer

Imagine the impact you can make. A billion users will use the technologies you helped craft almost daily. At Apple, you will have the opportunity to work on products that are always leaders in the industry and occasionally change the world! Our group at Apple is responsible for creating the image/video core technologies used in almost all Apple products and services. We are looking for a highly self-motivated and enthusiastic engineer who is able to excel in a technically challenging environment to fill in the position of machine learning video processing engineer.

Description

In this role you will work with Apple engineers in a dynamic team developing machine learning based image/video processing technologies for current and future Apple products. This position requires a highly self-directed engineer with strong creative and analytic skills and passion for video processing and compression technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize machine learning based video processing algorithms that work well in the resource-constrained environments.
• Work on pre & post-processing for training/testing/validation, model quantization and distillation.
• Investigate the latest learning-based low-level vision technologies and tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• Solid background in Machine Learning and Signal/Image/Video Processing.
• Excellent programming skills in Python or C/C++

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related major
• Publication record in top tier conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ICIP, SIGGRAPH, etc)
• Experience of deploying neural network to hardware.
• Experience with GPGPU APIs, preferably Metal, CUDA
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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