Apple
Imaging Scientist, Camera and Photos
$185K–$325K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in a related field.
- Education
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Imaging, Color, Vision, Computer, Optics Science, EE, or equivalent.
About the job
Identifies, prototypes, and implements image-processing technologies and camera experiences for future Apple products, collaborating across software, firmware, and hardware teams to improve image quality.
What you'll do
- Invent and implement image-processing algorithms or user experiences.
- Explore imaging applications that integrate hardware and software, demonstrating feasibility through modeling and prototyping.
- Collaborate across teams and prepare presentations, talks, and disclosures explaining inventions.
What they ask for
- Strong engineering background in color imaging, image processing, or image quality.
- Deep knowledge of digital photography and camera components.
- Experience prototyping technologies, developing algorithms, and writing proof-of-concept software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in HDR imaging, from capture to display, and tone mapping.
- Knowledge of optics, signal processing, color perception, human vision, mathematical modeling, imaging standards, or imaging pipelines.
Pay
$184,700 and $324,800 (base salary)
Tools
HDR, ISO/ICC
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