The role is part of the Architecture team within the Video Computer Vision and Video Engineering organizations at Apple, focusing on the integration of computer vision algorithms and low-level software. The team is responsible for driving innovative programs across various Apple products by balancing research and product development. Successful candidates will collaborate with experts across multiple domains to optimize computer vision algorithms and systems. This position requires a deep understanding of the complexities involved in real-time applications and system performance.

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant fields with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Validated ability to work in a highly multi-functional environment at the intersection of Computer Vision, Embedded Systems, and related fields.
• Proven track record in developing and improving computer vision perception algorithms and ISP pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience in optimizing computer vision algorithms for performance, power, and memory on embedded platforms.
• Strong understanding of perception sensing technologies including color and monochrome cameras, depth sensors, and IMUs.
• Depth of expertise in one or more computer vision specialty areas relevant to this role.
• Breadth of knowledge in some areas of computer vision including classical methods or machine learning.
• Experience in translating ambiguous, high-level product goals into detailed feature-level architectures and system requirements.
• Strong leadership skills to drive large multi-functional efforts and present results to Apple leadership.
• Experience in optimizing and fine-tuning ISP pipelines.

• Enable the co-design of computer vision algorithms and systems through a deep understanding of trade-offs.
• Collaborate with firmware and OS teams to ensure integration of algorithms with system performance.
• Drive large multi-functional efforts and resolve conflicts among team members.
• Translate high-level product goals into detailed system requirements.
• Optimize ISP performance under tight power and latency constraints.
• Integrate modern innovative techniques into resource-constrained environments.

• 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.