Camera Chipset Architect

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Camera Chipset Architect to join their innovative team. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and develop next-generation camera silicon architectures. You will engage in system-level modeling, develop architecture requirements, and ensure compliance through validation testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in chip design and a strong understanding of image processing. Join a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and excellence, and help shape the future of camera technology in cutting-edge products.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted products

Free services

Discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 20+ years of front-end chip design experience preferred.
• Experience in custom chip development and interface protocols.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of next-generation camera silicon architectures.
• Review plans and participate in validation testing for compliance.

Skills

Chip-level specification definition

System design experience

Image processing expertise

Strong communication skills

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

BS degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Chip design software

Job description

Camera Chipset Architect

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jan 22, 2025

Role Number: 200587897

Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of the Camera Silicon Architecture team, you’ll help design innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You’ll collaborate with teams across Apple to explore, define and drive the development of next-generation camera silicon chipset architectures. The Camera Silicon Architecture team develops innovative silicon solutions and technologies for Apple’s products, including the iPhone, iPad, MacBooks, Vision Pro and more. The key goal of the team is to continue to push the envelope of performance and capabilities of the world’s most popular cameras. New challenges arise every day that require the sharp problem-solving skills of versatile and thoughtful individuals. The team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation.

Description

As a Camera Chipset Architect, responsibilities include:

1. Participate in cross-functional teams to explore, define and drive the development of next-generation camera silicon chipset architectures
2. Represent the Camera Silicon Architecture team in product definition discussions covering HW/FW and SW flows of camera based features/functions
3. Perform system level modeling of early concepts to explore architectural options/investigations
4. Own and develop Chipset Architecture Requirements Specifications backed up by simulation and analysis during concept phase
5. Partner with development leaders of each chip to ensure system level architectural requirements/features are correctly covered in each component requirement specification
6. Review plans and participate in validation planning and validation testing to ensure end-to-end compliance of each component
7. Support system bring-up and debug at all stages of development through to final product level integration
8. Travel may be required

Minimum Qualifications

1. BS degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related fields
2. Experience in chip-level specification definition/ownership
3. System design experience including custom chip development

Preferred Qualifications

1. 20+ years of front-end chip design experience (RTL and/or Schematic design entry)
2. Image sensor design or other related chip development experience
3. Silicon level experience developing/specifying interface protocols or other high-speed signaling technologies
4. Demonstrated expertise in image processing or other signal processing domain
5. Prior experience in Cryptography/Encryption algorithms
6. Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Pay & Benefits

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 $207,800 and $312,200, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.