Apple · 2 months ago
Generative AI Engineer - Camera Algorithms
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
3+ years expApple’s Camera Algorithms team develops the foundational technologies that define the photographic and cinematic experience for users. They are seeking exceptional Generative AI engineers to leverage Apple's industry-leading hardware to create features that redefine what's possible with a camera. This role involves deep collaboration to deliver seamlessly integrated and optimized camera capabilities.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Design, train, fine-tune, and deploy generative models to solve practical challenges in image and video processing
Collaborate with product and design teams to conceptualize and define new camera features powered by AI
Partner with hardware, software, and firmware engineers to prototype, integrate, and optimize your algorithms for Apple’s unique silicon
Engage directly with our silicon engineering teams to perform low-level neural network optimizations and influence future hardware design
Drive projects from initial concept and research through to final integration and shipment in a future Apple product
Qualification
Required
BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
Deep understanding of and hands-on experience with modern Generative AI models (e.g., GANs, VAEs, Diffusion Models, Transformers) and fine-tuning techniques (e.g., LoRA, DPO)
Proficiency in ML frameworks such as PyTorch
Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++
Preferred
Proven track record of innovation in Generative AI for image/video processing (e.g., Text-to-Image, Text-to-Video or Video-to-Video), demonstrated through shipped products or publications at top-tier conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGGRAPH, etc)
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
Experience as a key contributor to one industry-leading image/video generation model is a plus
Familiarity with camera sensors and ISP algorithms is a plus
Experience driving technologies from early-stage prototypes to polished, production-ready products is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2026-01-10Pre Seed· $1M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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