Apple • Cupertino, CA 95015
Job #2617505060
Camera Systems Architect
Cupertino,California,United States
Hardware
Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You'll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we'll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. The Camera System Architecture team initiates & fosters deep collaboration between all cross functional teams involved in delivering final camera performance and features. This is true for any Apple product, from the hardware level through to the user facing applications. The end goal is to successfully tie in highly optimized camera hardware solutions with state of the art software providing market leading imaging experiences. Apple is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Camera System Architect to drive future camera hardware requirements that meet product vision, including considerations for feature requirements, ISP & silicon capabilities, power budgets, optical & mechanical design requirements and solution cost. The ideal candidate would have the capabilities required to perform detailed system analysis and tradeoff evaluations while pushing boundaries in this wide technology space with the goal of arriving at the most optimal solution.
Key Qualifications
Strong communication, persuasion and negotiation skills in addition to being comfortable with working through ambiguities.
Detailed understanding of mobile imaging systems & module designs (image sensors, optics, mechanics, auto-focus, optical image stabilization, assembly processes, etc).
Good knowledge of state of the art ISP data-flows and processing blocks.
Experience with modern imaging algorithms such as HDR, super resolution, image fusion, multi-camera registration, etc.
Working knowledge of imaging system simulations and evaluation of simulation results.
Good understanding of image quality metrics and image quality evaluation.
Strong verbal communication skills across organizations and at the executive level.
Excellent written skills for clear reporting of data analysis and conclusions.
Description
Education & Experience
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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