The Image Processing Engineer role is part of the Camera Technologies & Systems team within the Camera & Photos organization. This team focuses on delivering high-quality photos and videos by utilizing advanced computer vision, image processing, and machine learning techniques. The engineer will work with raw camera sensor data to enhance image quality and support industrial design efforts. Candidates should possess a blend of programming skills and image processing experience, particularly in GPU environments.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Imaging, Color, Vision, Computer, Optics Science, EE, or equivalent with 3+ years of experience in a related field.
• Strong programming skills, particularly on Apple platforms including Swift, Metal, and Objective-C.
• Some experience with image processing algorithms implemented on GPUs.
• Graphics programming experience and comfort working directly with pixels.
• Exposure to machine learning, particularly as applied to image processing.
• An understanding of photography and what makes an image look good or bad.

• Analyze raw sensor data and identify issues.
• Propose algorithms to handle problems related to sensors, optics, or control systems.
• Optimize GPU workloads to run efficiently.
• Develop and deploy traditional ML algorithms that run on the Apple Neural Engine.
• Collaborate with industrial design teams to ensure high-quality image outputs.

• 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.