Apple · 16 hours ago
Manager, Software Image Quality, Creativity Apps
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$228K/yr - $343K/yr
5+ years expApple is looking for a Software Image Quality Manager to lead the Creativity Apps team. This role involves overseeing the evaluation and validation of AI and ML models for photo and video editing features, ensuring quality and performance, while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital MediaElectronicsMedia and EntertainmentAppsBroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Planning, designing, maintaining, and overseeing the evaluation and validation of AI and ML models used in photo and video editing features, ensuring their accuracy, performance, and impact on image/video quality
Collaborating closely with engineering, product, and design teams to understand feature requirements, identify potential quality risks, and help mitigate them throughout the development lifecycle
Establishing and maintaining objective and subjective image quality metrics and benchmarks
Championing a quality-first culture across the organization, presenting quality findings to product and leadership teams
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in a managerial or leadership capacity, managing a team
5+ years of experience in imaging, video processing, or computational photography quality
Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Image Processing, or a related subject area, or we may consider an equivalent industry experience
Prior experience in image quality evaluation and testing for photo and video applications
Strong understanding of digital image processing, color/image science, compression algorithms, and video codecs
Experience with AI/ML model evaluation and validation, particularly in computer vision or image manipulation contexts
Knowledge of HDR workflows and advanced color grading techniques
Experience with objective and subjective image quality assessment techniques
Proficiency with relevant QA tools and software testing methodologies
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
Preferred
Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and their application in image processing
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation and data analysis
iOS and macOS familiarity
Experience in implementing AIML editing features in photo and video editing applications
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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10001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO
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