Custom Silicon Design Engineer-Camera Hardware

Apple Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 132,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Washington state is seeking a Custom Silicon Design Engineer for Camera Hardware to drive next-generation camera IC development from system concepts to chip implementation.

You will collaborate across camera hardware teams to specify, design, validate, and optimize custom silicon solutions that power Apple’s camera experiences. The role requires hands-on analog/mixed-signal IC design experience, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Experience with designing analog or mixed-signal ICs in areas such as power management current drivers or analog sensing.
• Solid design intuition and understanding of architectural trade-offs (power/performance/area etc.) in both silicon and system-level design.
• Sharp problem-solving skills and critical thinking with strong understanding of EE fundamentals.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Defining and driving IC specifications working in tandem with camera systems mechanical optical firmware and product/test engineers.
• Engagement in vendor selection including assessment of technical capabilities and existing IP.
• Working with vendors to ensure IC implementations conform to system specifications.
• Reviewing and providing guidance for both vendor and internal validation plans results and reports.
• Providing IC specific and broad electrical engineering support to camera HW and cross functional teams.

Skills

Analog IC design

Mixed-signal design

Power management

EE fundamentals

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE

Job description

Custom Silicon Design Engineer-Camera Hardware

Posted: Dec 14 2023

Role Number: 200528689

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 our Camera Technologies group you’ll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You’ll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems from sensor to lens. You’ll collaborate with teams across Apple to research design develop test and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together we’ll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras.

The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design development and innovation of camera hardware for all related Apple products. Our target is to deliver superior camera hardware to enable best-in-class camera user experience! We are looking for an enthusiastic high energy individual who can help us with tomorrow’s challenges. In this role you will contribute to the development of next-generation camera hardware and drive integrated circuit development. You will work on custom silicon IC development lead and architect with in-depth understanding from system to chip architecture down to block level design details. You will have broad EE fundamental physics and signal processing skills and offers a mixture of system architecture chip level circuit design board level circuit design. Examples of ICs developed in this role are advanced VCSEL and LED drivers with associated safety compliance circuits for camera applications in consumer products.

Key Qualifications

Experience with designing analog or mixed-signal ICs in areas such as power management current drivers or analog sensing.

Solid design intuition and understanding of architectural trade-offs (power/performance/area etc.) in both silicon and system-level design.

Sharp problem-solving skills and critical thinking with strong understanding of EE fundamentals.

Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Description

• Defining and driving IC specifications working in tandem with camera systems mechanical optical firmware and product/test engineers.
• Engagement in vendor selection including assessment of technical capabilities and existing IP.
• Working with vendors to ensure IC implementations conform to system specifications.
• Reviewing and providing guidance for both vendor and internal validation plans results and reports.
• Providing IC specific and broad electrical engineering support to camera HW and cross functional teams.

Education & Experience

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

Some travel may be required

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 $131500 and $243300 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.