Software Image Quality Manager, Creativity Apps

Summary

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just build products — we craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

The Creativity Apps team at Apple is seeking a Software Image Quality Manager to lead, mentor, and grow a team of Image Quality Engineers focused on photo and video editing features. This role requires a highly proactive individual with strong creative, technical, and analytical skills, and a passion for image/color science, computer vision, and on-device machine learning. Join a team dedicated to crafting wonder and leaving the world better than we found it.

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, maintaining, and overseeing the Image/Video quality, 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. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design teams to understand feature requirements, identify potential quality risks, and help mitigate them throughout the development lifecycle. You will establish and maintain objective and subjective image quality metrics and benchmarks. You will champion a quality-first culture across the organization and present quality findings to product and leadership teams.Mitigate quality risks throughout the development lifecycle

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in imaging, video processing, or computational photography quality, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity managing a team
Proven 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
Experience in testing with GenAI Repair tools.
Experience using AI/LLMs for Image/Video Quality Evaluations
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
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Image Processing, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $206,200 and $356,400, 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

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.