CVML Engineer - 3D Reconstruction

Summary

The Video Computer Vision organization is building breakthrough technologies for future Apple products. Our team delivers cutting-edge computer vision, machine learning, and graphics algorithms that power human understanding and geometric reasoning for health and fitness features. In this role, you will collaborate with world-class experts in AI, ML, Software, and Hardware to solve fundamental challenges in human-centric 3D solutions that will impact millions of users across Apple's ecosystem.

About the role

We are looking for a CVML Engineer with deep expertise in multi-view geometry and modern machine learning approaches, and a genuine passion for shipping product features. You will research, adapt, and implement state-of-the-art 3D and 4D reconstruction algorithms for human understanding and geometry-driven health and fitness applications.

You will design novel approaches that combine classical geometry with modern deep learning techniques to produce high-quality ground truth data for training and evaluation, as well as develop robust, high-quality runtime algorithms for on-device deployment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and validation frameworks, and deliver production-ready code optimized for Apple silicon and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Research, adapt, and implement state-of-the-art 3D and 4D reconstruction algorithms for human understanding and geometry-driven health and fitness applications.
• Design novel approaches that combine classical geometry with modern deep learning techniques to produce high-quality ground truth data for training and evaluation, as well as develop robust, high-quality runtime algorithms for on-device deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and validation frameworks, and deliver production-ready code optimized for Apple silicon and mobile devices.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, or related fields and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Deep understanding of multi-view geometry and 3D reconstruction pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in Python and PyTorch with solid software engineering practices.
• Solid mathematical foundation in linear algebra, optimization, and geometry processing.
• Experience with modern ML architectures and their applications to 3D problems.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated with a track record of prioritizing effectively and delivering on schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Experience with human-centric 3D and 4D reconstruction approaches, datasets, and evaluation methodology.
• Background in differentiable optimization and geometric deep learning approaches.
• Experience optimizing ML models for mobile deployment and resource-constrained environments.
• Knowledge of SLAM, bundle adjustment, and photogrammetric reconstruction techniques.
• Proficiency in C/C++.