Camera Image Quality Field Test Engineer - Camera Hardware

Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino) , California , United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Feb 27, 2021

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200227215

Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in developing excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products? The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. The Camera Hardware Engineering group is seeking a talented and experienced Image Quality Field Test Engineer to coordinate, execute, and analyze subjective image quality tests, competitor benchmarking, and creative photo shoots to illustrate the benefits of new technologies. This is your chance to join a team dedicated to continuous improvement of the world's most popular cameras.

Key Qualifications

• Experience executing high quality photoshoots with professional equipment
• You will have 3+ years experience testing image quality of camera systems
• Proven experience in automation using Python or other scripting languages
• Expertise in executing and analyzing objective and subjective image quality tests
• Familiarity with camera optics, image sensor technology, and experience with ISP algorithms (AE, AWB, AF,, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Presentation experience with cross functional teams
• Ability to pick up new technologies quickly and self motivation to expand technical knowledge
• Matlab knowledge is a plus

Description

You will work closely with Hardware and Software development teams focused on developing new camera technologies. Have a strong aptitude for learning new technologies, gaining in-depth knowledge of how new systems function and are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You're known for your creative skills and executing high quality and expressive photo shoots. Design, create, and run manual and automated tests. Developing and fostering partnerships with cross-functional teams is key to long-term success. Analyze image and video data captured in the field for image quality concerns. Create reports and deliver executive level presentations of results to SW/HW teams. Perform tests related to product benchmark studies. Identify, reproduce, and isolate bugs found via image and video analysis. Contribute to the continued automation of test setups.

Education & Experience

BS or MS in Engineering, Photo Science, Photography, or Computer Science