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Senior Computer Vision Architect

Apple· Hardware
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Sunnyvale, CA$216.2k - $394kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior architect role leading cross-functional initiatives to turn computer vision research into production-ready features, balancing algorithm performance with imaging pipeline, system resources, and real-time constraints. Focuses on integrating vision techniques into resource-constrained on-device products and influencing roadmaps across hardware, software, and ML teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives that turn computer vision research into production-ready features.
  • Make architecture decisions that balance algorithm performance against imaging pipeline, system resources, and real-time constraints.
  • Find creative solutions within system constraints that unlock new perception capabilities and maximize user value.
  • Partner with hardware, software, and machine learning teams to influence their roadmaps.
  • Present technical recommendations and results to senior and executive Apple leadership.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical direction across algorithm design, ISP, and embedded systems.
  • Assess emerging techniques such as vision transformers, foundation models, and vision-language models for use in resource-constrained products.

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of 20 years of relevant, proven experience.
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives that have successfully transformed state-of-the-art computer vision research into production-ready features.
  • Deep product mindset focused on architecting technical solutions that solve real business problems and deliver high customer value.
  • Deep understanding of multi-modal perception systems, sensor fusion, and diverse imaging technologies is crucial.
  • Depth of expertise in one or more computer vision specialty areas that this role assesses for (e.g., SLAM, tracking, classification, calibration, PnP-based pose estimation, scene understanding, human representation, image enhancement).
  • Strong leadership skills to drive large cross-functional efforts, resolve conflicts, and present results to Apple leadership, bridging high-level algorithm design and low-level system optimization under ISP power/latency constraints.
  • Proven track record of designing custom silicon, sensors, or optics.
  • Exposure to modern techniques such as vision transformers, foundation models, and vision-language models with integration into resource-constrained environments.
  • Experience leading real-time computer vision projects (e.g., SLAM, tracking, classification, calibration, PnP-based pose estimation, scene understanding, human representation, image enhancement) or low-level ISP software development.

Skills

Required:Cross-functional leadershipSystem architectureComputer vision specialties

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational reimbursement for advancing your career
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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