Lead Custom Silicon Architect for Camera Hardware

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Medical and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Discounted products and free services

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a seasoned hardware engineer to join the Camera Hardware Engineering group, driving design, development, and innovation of camera systems across Apple’s product portfolio.

You will architect and develop custom silicon ICs for computational photography, collaborating with optics, controls, mechanics, and imaging experts to push imaging capabilities. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to translate architecture into silicon,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define silicon requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with silicon design vendors through full development cycle.
• Provide guidance for verification and validation plans.
• Develop emulation platforms using discrete components or FPGA.
• Review board-level designs integrating our custom silicon into camera systems.

Skills

Analog/Mixed-Signal

Low-Power

Board-Level Design

Root-Cause Analysis

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS/PhD in EE or CE

Tools

Embedded Systems

MCU-Based Designs

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a seasoned hardware engineer to join the Camera Hardware Engineering group, driving design, development, and innovation of camera systems across Apple’s product portfolio.

You will architect and develop custom silicon ICs for computational photography, collaborating with optics, controls, mechanics, and imaging experts to push imaging capabilities. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to translate architecture into silicon,