Image Quality Engineering Manager

iPhone is the most popular camera globally for a reason, and we're looking for an experienced leader 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 manager 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. This role will require active management and participation in quality evaluations for new features and algorithms through experimental studies in the lab and in the field, 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

• Strong understanding of how to test image and video quality characteristics in the field, including Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, and White Balance.
• 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 some photography lab equipment and experience operating camera systems in a lab.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with objective and subjective image quality evaluation, including color accuracy, noise reduction, HDR, tone mapping, and sharpness.
• Strong understanding of imaging systems, including camera sensors, optics, image signal processors, and computational photography techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Imaging, Color, Vision, Computer, Optics Science, or equivalent with 3+ years of experience in a related field.