Research Engineer - Video Tone Mapping
Core
Develop capture-side tone mapping algorithms to define the creative look of videos captured with Apple cameras, optimizing for image quality and computational efficiency on Apple Silicon.
Role type
Senior IC research engineer (video tone mapping)
Builds
Real-time image and video processing algorithms for Apple product cameras
Domain
Consumer electronics / Computer vision / Image processing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Tone mapping algorithms, Image processing pipelines, HDR encoding, Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Image quality metrics, ISP knowledge
Preferred skills
Machine learning algorithms, Color grading workflows, Vision science, Color science
Technologies
Apple Neural Engine, Image Signal Processor (ISP), Matlab, Python, C/C++
Responsibilities
Prototype novel tone mapping algorithms in high-level languages; Implement and refine approaches for on-device execution; Collaborate with hardware teams on image processing blocks; Influence artistic look across product categories and modalities; Define feature proposals for consumer and professional markets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
