> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/281599-manager-software-image-quality-creativity-apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/281599-manager-software-image-quality-creativity-apps). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Manager, Software Image Quality, Creativity Apps

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $228,100.0 - $342,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Computer Vision, Automation of Tests, Data Compression, Image Quality, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Strategies of Testing, Video Codec, Video Editing, Scripting, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Markup Language (AIML)
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=702c595ded0a60b9

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Video compression?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, The Creativity Apps team is looking for a Software Image Quality Manager to lead, mentor, and grow a team of Image Quality Engineers fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. It requires a highly proactive individual with strong creative, technical, and analytic skills, and a passion for new technologies related to image/color science, computer vision/on-device machine learning., iOS and macOS familiarity.

Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and their application in image processing.

Experience in implementing AIML editing features in photo and video editing applications.

Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation and data analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience in a managerial or leadership capacity, managing a team.

5+ years of experience in imaging, video processing, or computational photography quality.

Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Image Processing, or a related subject area, or we may consider an equivalent industry experience.

Prior experience in image quality evaluation and testing for photo and video applications.

Strong understanding of digital image processing, color/image science, compression algorithms, and video codecs.

Experience with AI/ML model evaluation and validation, particularly in computer vision or image manipulation contexts.

Knowledge of HDR workflows and advanced color grading techniques.

Experience with objective and subjective image quality assessment techniques.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Proficiency with relevant QA tools and software testing methodologies.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

## Description

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, maintaining, and overseeing the evaluation and validation of AI and ML models used in photo and video editing features, ensuring their accuracy, performance, and impact on image/video quality. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design teams to understand feature requirements, identify potential quality risks, and help mitigate them throughout the development lifecycle. Establish and maintain objective and subjective image quality metrics and benchmarks. Champion a quality-first culture across the organization, present quality findings to product and leadership teams.


## Related Videos

- [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail)
- [Can You Touch the Internet? A Journey in Remote Touch With Edge Computing and Haptic Coding](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1463-can-you-touch-the-internet-a-journey-in-remote-touch-with-edge-computing-and-haptic-coding)
- [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java)
- [Self-service Quality: QA Without QA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100184-self-service-quality-qa-without-qa)
- [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data)
- [Let's Talk Quality! - Lilia Gargouri](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1815-let-s-talk-quality-lilia-gargouri)

## Related Articles

- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [Dev Digest 118 - not a total recall](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/452-dev-digest-118-not-a-total-recall)
- [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)
- [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data)
- [Dev Digest 112 - The True Crime of AI Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/421-dev-digest-112-the-true-crime-of-ai-development)