Camera Image and Video Quality Engineer
Apple Inc
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Job posting number: #7281006 (Ref:apl-200565825)
Posted: September 16, 2024
Job Description
Summary
iPhone is the most popular camera globally for a reason, and we\'re looking for employees to make it even better. Our team is looking for someone with a true passion for photography & videography and who has the aim to ship amazing product experiences to millions of people. The Image Quality Qualification team is searching for a candidate with strong skills related to photography, videography, or image science and who is passionate about learning more. Apple\'s camera solution is complex. We will give you the additional skills needed to be successful since you will play a key role in driving photo & video image quality, shaping the future of Apple\'s cameras.
Description
We are looking for a teammate dedicated to understanding, building, and enabling innovative camera features. That will contribute directly to various camera technologies, such as Portrait mode, new video features, and new photo capture methodologies. Active participation in quality evaluations for new features and algorithms through experimental studies in the lab and in the field and providing direct feedback to the engineering teams. You\'ll be a critical part of a fast-paced, collaborative team that thrives in a high-energy environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Practical experience in capturing, displaying, analyzing and editing photos using tools like Lightroom, Apple Photos, and Photoshop.
- Understanding of conventional camera pipelines and operations, including sharpening, HDR and image fusion concepts.
- Good understanding of how to test image and video quality characteristics in the field.
- Excellent sense of photography, videography, and cinematography on both technical and artistic levels, and understanding of what makes a good photograph or video.
- Understanding the Human Visual System and how it impacts our perception of photos and videos about the real-world Experience.
- Knowledge of camera lab equipment and experience operating camera systems in a lab.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team and cross function teams.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Writing, modifying and using python scripts and shell scripts.
