Camera Hardware Engineer: High-Speed Optics & Sensor

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

RSU awards

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Camera Hardware Engineer to design and develop camera modules for Apple products. You will drive component-level requirements, develop schematics for sensors, processors, and power systems, and collaborate across teams to validate performance from sensor to lens.

The role emphasizes high-speed interfaces, signal integrity, and robust documentation. Occasional travel may be required as part of a dynamic, cross-functional team working in a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field (3+ years industry).
• Analog and/or digital circuit design with schematics capture and supervision of substrate/layout.
• Experience in signal and power integrity (high-speed design, PDN analysis).
• Experience in grounding, shielding, EMI/EMC/ESD system integration.

Responsibilities

• Drive component-level requirements and develop schematic designs for camera modules (sensors, microcontrollers, power supplies, AF/OIS drivers).
• Analyze parasitics and tolerances over voltage and temperature ranges.
• Supervise PCB/Flex/substrate layout.
• Address power quality and high-speed signal integrity challenges.
• Produce clear electrical docs for design and manufacturing partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test and validate designs.
• Develop prototypes for new camera features and concepts.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Analog/digital circuit design

Signal and power integrity

System integration (EMI/EMC/ESD)

Schematic capture

Layout supervision (PCB/Flex)

Technical documentation

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related

MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related

Tools

Schematics capture

PCB/ Flex layout supervision

MIPI/DisplayPort/HDMI/PCIe interfaces

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Camera Hardware Engineer to design and develop camera modules for Apple products. You will drive component-level requirements, develop schematics for sensors, processors, and power systems, and collaborate across teams to validate performance from sensor to lens.

The role emphasizes high-speed interfaces, signal integrity, and robust documentation. Occasional travel may be required as part of a dynamic, cross-functional team working in a cutting-edge environment.