Apple

Imaging Scientist, Camera and Photos

Apple$120K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong engineering background in color imaging, image processing, or image quality.
  • Deep knowledge of digital photography and camera components.
  • Prior experience prototyping new technologies, developing algorithms, and writing proof of concept software.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills.
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Imaging, Color, Vision, Computer, Optics Science, EE, or equivalent with 3+ years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, explore, and prototype image processing technologies for future Apple products.
  • Work on cross-functional projects with software and hardware engineering teams.
  • Educate audiences about the benefits and tradeoffs of new technologies.
  • Prototype new imaging technologies and develop corresponding algorithms.
  • Engage in problem-solving across various technical domains.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge camera technologies.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and diverse projects.
  • Chance to educate and influence broad audiences at Apple.
Full Job Description
Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic imaging scientist who can help us build new camera technologies and experiences. This position focuses on the identification, exploration, and prototyping of image processing technologies for future Apple products.

You will work on small and large cross-functional projects and interface with other software and hardware engineering teams.

A successful candidate will not only need to identify new tech and be able to problem-solve outside of their respective technical area, but also educate a broad audience of people at Apple about their benefits and tradeoffs.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong engineering background in color imaging, image processing, or image quality.

Deep knowledge of digital photography and camera components.

Prior experience prototyping new technologies, developing algorithms, and writing proof of concept software.

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Strong presentation and communication skills.

M.S. or Ph.D. in Imaging, Color, Vision, Computer, Optics Science, EE, or equivalent with 3+ years of experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in HDR imaging, from capture to display, and tone mapping.

Knowledge of optics, signal processing, color perception, human vision system, and mathematical modeling.

Experience with digital photography, color, and imaging processing pipelines and architectural designs, including graphics and rendering

Capable of prototyping, conducting design of experiments, and analytical data processing.

Familiarity with ISO/ICC and related imaging standards.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

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Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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