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Display Algorithm Engineer

San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Python
  • Machine Learning
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • JAX
  • Scikit-learn
  • ML lifecycle
  • Digital Image Processing
  • Computer Vision
  • data curation

Nice to have

  • image processing
  • multimodal machine learning
  • VLM
  • display technologies
  • OLED
  • LCD

Role summary

Apple is seeking a Display Algorithm Engineer to develop advanced display technologies using machine learning and large-scale data analysis. This role involves creating innovative algorithms and models to optimize display products across platforms, starting early in the product lifecycle. The engineer will translate cross-functional insights into implementable algorithms, working closely with various Apple teams. A strong foundation in Python, ML concepts, and the ML lifecycle is essential, along with experience in digital image processing and computer vision.

Apple is looking for a Display Algorithm Engineer to drive the development of advanced display technologies. This role focuses on innovative display algorithms and machine learning models that optimize and enhance Apple display products across all platforms. We want for someone passionate about analyzing engineering problems with data and delivering algorithms that achieve optimal performance.

Description


As a member of the Display Algorithm team, you will collaborate with teams across Apple that are building the most advanced display products in the world. You will develop algorithms grounded in machine learning models and large-scale data analysis, starting early in a product's lifecycle to identify potential challenges and their solutions. You will translate cross-functional insights and data into algorithms and models ready for implementation.

Minimum Qualifications


M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or a related quantitative field with 3+ years of industry experience (or equivalent practical experience) Proficiency in Python and fundamental machine learning concepts, with hands-on experience using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow/JAX, or Scikit-learn Experience with the ML lifecycle: data curation/cleaning, model exploration, training/fine-tuning, and systematic evaluation Working knowledge of digital image processing, and computer vision techniques

Preferred Qualifications


Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or Computer Engineering with expertise in image processing and machine learning Experience with multimodal machine learning (e.g., VLM), including adapting or fine-tuning large pre-trained multimodal models for domain-specific or scientific imagery Strong domain background in display technologies (e.g., OLED, LCD), display systems and driving, optical metrology/calibration, or color science Track record of bridging physical/hardware domain knowledge with data-driven ML models First-author publication record in peer-reviewed ML or engineering venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, IEEE, or equivalent) Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills to drive technical solutions across hardware, software, and display engineering teams

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