Image Scientist - Camera Simulation
Core
Design and develop high-throughput simulation frameworks to generate synthetic imagery and model camera systems from sensor to lens for Apple products.
Role type
Senior IC image scientist (camera simulation)
Builds
High-throughput simulation frameworks and camera system models for AR/VR and photographic experiences
Domain
Consumer electronics, computational imaging, computer vision
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Optics, computer vision, computational imaging, image quality enhancement algorithms, C/C++/Python/Matlab, project management
Preferred skills
GPU computing (CUDA/OpenCL), synthetic data generation for ML, radiometry, noise modeling, distributed processing
Technologies
CUDA, OpenCL, Python, C++, Matlab
Responsibilities
Define hardware design specifications and key performance metrics for photographic and machine-vision applications; Conduct simulation studies to characterize end-to-end performance and guide product architecture; Partner with metrology and calibration teams to ensure simulation accuracy reflects real-world hardware behavior.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
