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Senior Computer Vision Architect

Apple

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The role is part of the Architecture team within the Video Computer Vision and Video Engineering organizations at Apple, focusing on integrating computer vision algorithms with firmware and low-level software. The team aims to drive innovative programs across various Apple products by balancing research and product development. Successful candidates will need to excel in collaboration and communication with experts across multiple domains. This position emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of algorithm performance and system resources.

Requirements

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 20 years of relevant, proven experience.
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives that have successfully transformed computer vision research into production-ready features.
  • Deep understanding of multi-modal perception systems, sensor fusion, and diverse imaging technologies.
  • Depth of expertise in one or more computer vision specialty areas such as SLAM, tracking, or image enhancement.
  • Strong leadership skills to drive large cross-functional efforts and present results to Apple leadership.
  • Proven track record of designing custom silicon, sensors, or optics.
  • Exposure to modern techniques such as vision transformers and vision-language models.

Responsibilities

  • Enable the co-design of computer vision algorithms and systems.
  • Drive exciting programs across many Apple products.
  • Bridge the gap between high-level algorithm design and low-level system optimization.
  • Optimize image signal processing performance under tight power and latency constraints.
  • Lead real-time computer vision projects or low-level software development for ISP organizations.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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