Camera Silicon Architect for Next-Gen Imaging

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an enthusiastic hardware engineer to help shape the next generation of camera technology. You will collaborate with optics, controls, mechanics, and imaging teams to architect and develop custom silicon ICs that push imaging performance.

In this role, you’ll drive silicon requirements, partner with design vendors, and contribute to verification, emulation platforms, and board‑level integration within camera systems.

Qualifications

• BS Degree.
• Experience in analog/mixed-signal IC development or low-noise sensing.
• Experience with board-level design constraints and power analysis.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and problem-solving.
• Experience driving complex projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Define silicon requirements with cross-functional teams including mechanical, optical, firmware, product, test, and camera systems engineers.
• Partner with silicon design vendors from architecture definition through silicon delivery throughout the development cycle.
• Provide guidance for verification and validation plans and review results to ensure quality and performance targets.
• Drive the development of emulation platforms using discrete component design or FPGA implementations.
• Review and provide guidance for board-level designs that integrate our custom silicon into camera systems.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal IC development

Low-power design

Low-noise sensing & signal processing

Board-level design constraints

Root-cause analysis & problem-solving

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering

BS Degree

Job description

Apple is seeking an enthusiastic hardware engineer to help shape the next generation of camera technology. You will collaborate with optics, controls, mechanics, and imaging teams to architect and develop custom silicon ICs that push imaging performance.

In this role, you’ll drive silicon requirements, partner with design vendors, and contribute to verification, emulation platforms, and board‑level integration within camera systems.