Video Processing Architect, Platform ArchitectureCupertino,California,United StatesHardwareDo you love problem solving in a collaborative environment and then having the results of your efforts benefitting millions around the world? At Apple, our Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. Join this team, and you’ll collaborate with engineers across Apple to design how all of our technologies work in unison! You’ll drive development of our renowned system-on-a-chip architecture and develop algorithms to improve image quality and enable new use cases. You’ll develop forward-looking prototype systems as well as build and deploy software development tools that will be distributed to the Apple engineering community and help build the seamless technology experiences we’re known for worldwide. In this role, you will be interfacing with software and hardware architects, designers and validation engineers to develop video processing algorithms that map onto efficient SoC architectures for complex pixel processing systems. You will investigate new processing techniques, that may combine traditional pixel processing techniques with newer neural network-based methods. You will have the challenge of delivering state-of-the-art image/video quality under power, performance and area constraints.Description
Develop state-of-the art video processing algorithms, with the goal of improving picture quality on Apple devices. - Work across teams to trade-off performance, power, area, quality and schedule when mapping video processing algorithms onto SoC architecture. - Write clear and concise hardware architecture specifications. - Write bit-accurate C-models for hardware/software verification. - Assist software teams to help tune quality.
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree
Ability to program in the following languages: Python, PyTorch and/or C/C Understanding of image/video/signal processing fundamentals
Understanding of neural network fundamentals
Key QualificationsPreferred Qualifications
MS or PhD degree
15+ years of experience
Demonstrated ability of developing new image/video processing algorithms
Experience in developing neural network-based image/video processing algorithms
Communication skills and ability to work across various groups
Understanding of fixed point representation and processing and/or ability to write bit-accurate software models
Understanding of pipelining and pixel processing architectures
Knowledge of computer architecture fundamentals
Education & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsPay & 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 $207,800 and $312,200, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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