On-Device Real-Time Computer Vision Architect

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

Job summary

Apple Inc. Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced engineer to unify computer vision algorithms, firmware, and low-level software for real-time, on-device perception across Apple products.

The role requires collaborating across firmware, OS, and product teams to balance performance, power, and memory constraints in a multi-disciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will lead ISP and CV feature integration, optimize pipelines, and translate high-level product goals into concrete system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS or EE or related field.
• 8+ years proven experience in multi-disciplinary CV/embedded roles.
• Experience optimizing CV algorithms and ISP pipelines on embedded hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead co-design of computer vision algorithms and hardware/software systems.
• Collaborate across firmware, OS, and product teams to meet real-time constraints.
• Optimize ISP pipelines for power, performance, and memory on device.
• Communicate complex trade-offs to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

CV algorithms

Embedded systems

ISP pipelines

Perception sensing

Low-level software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Apple Inc. Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced engineer to unify computer vision algorithms, firmware, and low-level software for real-time, on-device perception across Apple products.

The role requires collaborating across firmware, OS, and product teams to balance performance, power, and memory constraints in a multi-disciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will lead ISP and CV feature integration, optimize pipelines, and translate high-level product goals into concrete system