Camera Module Architect: End-to-End Imaging Lead

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple’s Camera Hardware Engineering group seeks a Camera Module Lead to own end-to-end performance and integration of high-complexity camera modules, spanning optics, actuators, firmware, ISP, and computational imaging.

You will work across disciplines to deliver architectural decisions, participate in trade-off studies, and drive production-ready solutions while traveling to supplier facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Optics, Image Science, or equivalent field.
• Experience collaborating across technical disciplines and contributing to design or system integration decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end performance and integration for high-complexity camera module projects from architecture through production.
• Identify risks across functional, feature, safety, and integration domains and ensure clear ownership and closure paths.
• Act as the technical orchestrator, ensuring hardware, firmware, and software are integrated, tested, and functioning cohesively; remove blockers and maintain momentum.
• Lead definition and trade-off studies of RGB camera optics, sensors, and actuators to meet image quality targets.
• Evaluate manufacturing capability related to image quality, including assembly, testing, calibration, and yield analysis.
• May travel internationally to supplier facilities for development and production support.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

System integration

Technical leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Optics/Image Science or equivalent

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Python

MATLAB

JMP

Job description

Apple’s Camera Hardware Engineering group seeks a Camera Module Lead to own end-to-end performance and integration of high-complexity camera modules, spanning optics, actuators, firmware, ISP, and computational imaging.

You will work across disciplines to deliver architectural decisions, participate in trade-off studies, and drive production-ready solutions while traveling to supplier facilities as needed.