Senior Computer Vision Architect
Core
Architecting real-time on-device computer vision, machine perception, and image quality technologies for Apple products by co-designing algorithms with firmware and low-level software teams.
Role type
Senior IC Computer Vision Architect
Builds
Real-time on-device computer vision and machine perception features for Apple hardware
Domain
Consumer electronics / Computer Vision / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Cross-functional leadership, architecture decision-making, system resource optimization, multi-modal perception, sensor fusion, ISP optimization, real-time constraints management, technical mentorship, emerging model assessment (vision transformers/foundation models)
Preferred skills
Custom silicon/sensors/optics design, integration of modern techniques in resource-constrained environments, low-level software development for ISP
Technologies
Vision transformers, foundation models, vision-language models, SLAM, tracking, classification, calibration, PnP-based pose estimation, scene understanding, human representation, image enhancement, ISP
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional initiatives to transform research into production features; balance algorithm performance against system resources and real-time constraints; partner with hardware/software/ML teams to influence roadmaps; present technical recommendations to executive leadership; mentor engineers on algorithm design and embedded systems; assess emerging techniques for resource-constrained products
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
