Job Details

The Apple Vision Science team is looking for an enthusiastic vision scientist to support the development and advancement of cutting‑edge imaging and display solutions, applications, and technologies for current and future Apple products. The team features a highly collaborative and hands‑on environment that fosters scientific and engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation in the interdisciplinary areas of vision science, image processing, color science, neuroscience, and optics. This position focuses on developing vision models/metrics and carrying out advanced psychophysical experiments to support the sophisticated imaging and display technologies in the Apple ecosystem.

Description

• Develop models/metrics to quantify user experience
• Compare and optimize algorithms for the best possible user experience
• Design and conduct robust studies of user experience, human vision, and image quality
• Guide feature and spec definition for future products based on aforementioned metrics

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Vision, Psychology, Neuroscience, Imaging, Color, Computer, Optics Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field and 3+ years relevant experience
• Experience in psychophysical methods
• Experience building computational models of vision, in an area such as spatial vision, flicker perception, eye movements, motion perception, color vision, or related domains
• Experience in MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, or similar simulation and modeling tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. in Human Vision, Psychology, Neuroscience, Imaging, Color, Computer, or Optics Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a relevant related discipline
• Basic understanding of digital imaging and display software and hardware
• Experience in the design, conduct, and analysis of human perception experiments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong analytical & critical thinking, and creative problem‑solving skills
• Experience using eye trackers, and analyzing and interpreting eye movement data
• Experience with Psychophysics Toolbox, PsychoPy, Swift/Metal, or similar tools
• Experience in SDK programming for app development and/or hardware interface
• Experience in real‑time signal processing with low latency

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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.

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 seek to promote 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.