January 2, 2025

Display & Color Quality Engineer

Mid • On-site

$135,400 - $250,600/yr

San Diego, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200584865
Join a team of highly skilled and innovative engineers who play a key role in driving Front-of-Screen (FOS) visual quality across the Apple ecosystem. Imagine the impact you can make at Apple, where you will have the opportunity to work on products that are always leaders in the industry and in the hands of millions and millions of users. We are looking for a phenomenal teammate who will thrive in our collaborative team environment yet is capable and highly productive individual contributor. This role requires intellectual curiosity, analytical rigor, and strong technical merit assessment skills. Our mission is to use these skills to enable cutting-edge Front-of-Screen (FOS) technologies and drive better user experience for our customers. This is a high energy, time-constrained, multitasking environment with high visibility and impact.

Description

You want to make a difference. You are capable, motivated and possess domain expertise, yet remain curious and open to learning more. The Display & Color Quality team's collective experience spans: - Motion Picture and Color Science - Signal Processing and Video Coding - Color and Display Management - Software and Application Development - Subjective and Objective Image Quality Assessment - Video, Image and Display Standards

Minimum Qualifications

  • Software development experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, Objective C/Swift, MATLAB, Python
  • Knowledge or experience in HDR WCG formats, such as Dolby Vision, HDR10/HDR10+ and HLG-HDR
  • Knowledge or experience in video and image systems and display technologies and laboratory tools equipment commonly used to evaluate them
  • Knowledge of video compression standards, video quality metrics, common video tools and video frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

  • You have strong analytical skills and can present compelling and clear results
  • You bring with you confidence from your years of experience, combined with a humble attitude, and a willingness to learn and benefit from the experience of others
  • You have excellent judgment and integrity with the ability to make timely and sound decisions that take into account a diversity of opinions and experience.
  • You have an ability to stay focused and prioritize your workload while achieving extraordinary quality
  • You are upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude
  • You are driven by the desire to realize the best customer experience, even when achieving that goal might mean re-evaluating current practices and challenging existing assumptions
  • BS, MS, PHD in CS/EE or equivalent experience
  • Successful candidates will typically meet some but not all the additional requirements:
  • iOS/macOS development experience
  • Proficient in Linux/Darwin command line environments
  • Experience conducting or participating in subjective visual quality user studies

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.

    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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.