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Camera Tuning & Image Quality Engineer

Apple

Location

San Francisco Bay Area, CA, San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/4/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

The Camera Tuning & Image Quality Engineer will be a key player in enhancing the image quality and user experience of Apple's camera products. This role is part of the Camera & Photos team, which focuses on user-experience through advanced computer vision and image processing techniques. The ideal candidate will have a passion for photography and a strong technical background in image processing algorithms and machine learning. This position requires excellent communication skills to present technical findings to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in image quality testing, tuning, or image processing algorithms.
  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience with 3A's, denoising, sharpening, fusion, and tone-mapping algorithms.
  • Technical familiarity with machine learning and image processing technologies.
  • Excellent photography, videography, and cinematography skills.
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following: C, C++, Objective-C, Swift, Python, or shell programming.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Imaging Science, Imaging Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Color Science, or a related field.
  • Experience in the research, design, and development of automation tools, metrics, and methodologies to enhance the camera tuning processes.
  • Experience with software and hardware on consumer devices and cell phone cameras.
  • Experience with iOS/macOS app development.
  • Knowledge or research experience in human vision and psychophysics.

Responsibilities

  • Shape the image quality and user experience of Apple's camera products.
  • Innovate camera pipeline architectures to deliver best-in-class camera experiences.
  • Apply computer vision and image processing through machine learning.
  • Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Enhance or optimize image quality through the application of camera systems and 3A's.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

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