Full-time

Machine Learning Research Engineer - Image Quality

Posted by Apple • Cupertino, CA, United States

📍 Cupertino, CA 🕒 February 28, 2026

About the Role

**Weekly Hours:** 40
**Role Number:** 200631347-0836

**Summary**
Apple devices capture and edit trillions of photos every year, and maintaining Apple’s
high standards of visual quality at this scale requires innovation at every level of the
imaging pipeline. We’re forming a new team within the Camera and Photos Software
group to rethink how we assess and scale image quality—both objectively and
subjectively—across features and workflows.

**Description**
We’re looking for a highly motivated research engineer with a strong background in
machine learning and image quality assessment. In this role, you’ll design and develop
state-of-the-art ML-based algorithms to evaluate and enhance visual quality, partnering
closely with cross-functional teams to ensure Apple’s camera and photo experiences
consistently exceed expectations.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 2+ years of industry or academic experience in image quality assess...

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