Computer Vision Research Engineer - Apple Maps 3D Vision Team

$175,800 - $312,200/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Computer Vision Research Engineer will join the 3D Vision team at Apple Maps, focusing on developing innovative methods and algorithms for creating accurate and hyper-realistic 3D experiences on a global scale. This role involves working with large datasets collected from various moving platforms and requires a strong curiosity for solving real-world problems in computer vision and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop novel methods within differentiable rendering, generative models, and other areas of computer vision and machine learning.
• Work with large datasets from aerial, satellite, and ground platforms to create 3D experiences.
• Collaborate with a team of computer vision and machine learning experts to tackle complex problems.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for real-world applications.

Requirements

• Strong background in Computer Vision and Machine Learning.
• Significant experience in researching and developing innovative approaches within Computer Vision and Machine Learning.
• Solid programming skills, particularly in Python.
• Some experience with C/C++.

Nice-to-haves

• Published papers in top-tier CV/ML conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, Siggraph, etc.).
• Solid experience with deep learning frameworks and infrastructure.
• Experience with modern differentiable rendering methods, such as NeRF and Gaussian Splatting.
• Experience with diffusion models or similar techniques.
• Knowledge of computer graphics fundamentals.
• Some experience with GPU/graphics languages, such as CUDA, OpenGL, or Metal.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.