Calibration Algorithm Architect

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware Apple builds consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people interact with electronic devices around the world. These products have cameras and other optical technologies that need calibration and testing to ensure the quality and customer experience Apple is known for. The HWTE group is responsible for developing technologies, calibration methodologies, and instrumentation for the calibration and testing of cameras and other sensors in every single Apple product before it leaves the factory. These solutions will be developed during New Product Introduction (NPI) before they are scaled by the operations team. Are you ready for your next adventure? Description As part of the Hardware Test Engineering group, you will be responsible for designing and implementing frameworks and software tools used by calibration algorithm developers and factory station software engineers. You will work closely with system design leads and the production teams to understand the software needs for factory test stations and develop software solutions to enable hardware testing of Apple products. You will also evaluate and extend existing algorithm implementations in C++ and/or Python to support new metrology methods and measurement capabilities. Responsibilities Architecting and developing algorithms, processes, and software infrastructure for measuring, analyzing, reporting, and sharing camera performance data Investigating new metrology technologies and algorithms to increase production test accuracy, speed, robustness, and to reduce implementation costs and time Mentoring junior engineers and conducting code reviews to uphold software quality and accelerate team capability Championing and driving adoption of software best practices, modern tooling, and scalable infrastructure for metrology, data handling, visualization, and reporting — across the organization and multiple regions Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/ME/Physical Sciences 7+ years of relevant engineering experience Extensive knowledge of camera technologies including image sensor operation, analog electronics, image processing (perceptual rendering and machine vision), algorithms (AWB, AGC, AF, OIS), actuators, and optics Expertise in camera and image quality measurement including sharpness (SFR/MTF), color accuracy, noise, defect detection, distortion calibration, and optical issues Proficiency in Python for tool development and data analysis; working knowledge of C/C++ and/or MATLAB Strong software design skills including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in CS/EE/ME/Physical Sciences 5+ years of relevant engineering experience Knowledge of computational imaging including areas such as multi-view geometry, depth estimation, extrinsic calibration, perspective transforms, sensor fusion, camera-to-camera and camera-to-IMU calibration Experience with FATP or high-volume manufacturing test environments, telemetry, critical metrics, and data-driven decision-making Strong background in data analysis, statistics, large dataset handling and visualization Proven experience designing, building, and deploying AI-driven automated workflows and tools Experience using LLMs and autonomous agents to solve complex engineering problems Hands‑on experience developing custom "skills" and tool‑calling capabilities for AI agents to enable them to interact with APIs, databases, and internal software frameworks Ability to identify and develop solutions to broad, systemic problems across complex hardware and software environments Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment and make sound decisions with incomplete information Compensation At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Benefits You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Equal Opportunity Employer Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant Accessibility At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple Inc.