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Aesthetics Engineer
Company | Apple |
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Location | Cupertino, CA, USA |
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Salary | $175800 – $312200 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Demonstrated experience working in the technical realm of photographic aesthetics — through scripting, automation design and related methods of working effectively with large image sets.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, articulate and technically execute a broad range of contemporary photographic aesthetics across the imaging preference space at the highest level, regardless of personal tastes and perspectives.
- Professional proficiency in photographic post-processing, creative imaging tools, color science, image quality, gamut mapping, High Dynamic Range imaging, and other computational photography techniques.
- Professional proficiency with troubleshooting issues related to camera software and image quality on embedded desktop and mobile platforms.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research, development, and applications in camera capture, image editing, and related software apps.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop the next generation of creative imaging tools and technologies.
- Develop and implement new functionalities that push the boundaries of imaging technology in practical and delightful ways.
- Distill complex, open-ended problem spaces into effective engineering solutions that stay true to the scope of the problem.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated professional familiarity with creative suite design and development, photographic/motion image production, and/or industry-standard level image processing.
- Prototype and experiment with new ideas to improve visual quality, editing capabilities, and user experience across aesthetic preferences.
- Solid understanding of camera systems, sensors, and ISPs.
- Passion for photography, video, and delivering high-quality user experiences.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional, and fast-paced environment with excellent communication skills.
- MS/PhD degree in CS/CE/EE, an imaging-related degree, or equivalent experience.