AI/ML Computer Vision Algorithm Engineer

Job description

**Role Number:** 200600638-0836

**Summary**
The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries! It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts.

Join Apple, and help us leave the world be better than we found it.
The display technology team features a collaborative environment with creative, inquisitive talents, world-class products and innovative technologies.

The team provides opportunities for individuals to contribute across a wide spectrum of fields.

Outstanding engineering excellence and thoroughness are expected and encouraged.

Innovation, IP and patent creation are highly supported and valued.

Working without constraints to design and ship innovative products with best-in-class technologies and user experiences are the main goals.

**Description**
This individual will play a key role in developing a new generation AI/ML based computer vision algorithms to enable new display calibration and metrology methodology.

You will work closely with multi-functional groups to design, develop, validate the algorithms, and deploy them to real products.

Candidate will be responsible for
- Specify, design and implement display metrology and calibration algorithms during Apple new product introduction (NPI) process and mass production
- Design AI/ML models, and conduct model training and performance validation
- Integrate the models and algorithms into manufacturing equipments
- Evaluate algorithm effectiveness as compared to human vision and competitive algorithms
- Define algorithm performance verification specs and review existing algorithms
- Collaborate with team members responsible for deployment of your algorithms to our factories during the NPI process.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fields (e.g. Applied Mathematics, Physics or Biomedical Engineering) and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
+ Knowledge of image processing, computer vision and machine learning
+ Programming skills in Matlab/Python

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fields (e.g. Applied Mathematics, Physics or Biomedical Engineering with relevant experience)
+ Familiarity with Matlab image processing toolbox or OpenCV
+ Experience in data analysis and visualization with Matlab/Python/JMP
+ Rich experience in algorithm development and integration
+ Self-motivated, responsible, excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills
+ Experience of combining machine learning and computer vision to solve practical problems related to display design and/or display test
+ Direct experience on display or optical metrology systems development
+ Familiar with industrial optical instruments, especially imaging instruments
+ Strong problem solving skills; positive outlook and eagerness to step into uncharted technology spaces while being able to engineer solutions to meet project timelines
+ Ability to own areas of responsibility, being able to self-motivate and work independently with critical thinkings

**Pay & Benefits**
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 $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.

Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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.

Learn more about Apple Benefits.

(https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Required Skill Profession

Other General