Security-Focused Hardware Engineer for Camera Silicon

Apple; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 85,962,240; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Sacramento seeks a Hardware Security Engineer to advance security for camera sensors and related silicon. You’ll plan and develop security-focused designs across the camera chain, from sensor to lens, collaborating with architecture, hardware, and software teams to drive robust protections.

The role includes writing design documents, evaluating vendor implementations, and traveling to sites as needed. A BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required; an MS or PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required.
• MS or PhD is preferred.
• Experience implementing security-focused designs into production.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop security-focused designs for camera hardware used in Apple products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and qualify camera hardware.
• Convey security policy for image sensors and related silicon, and approve implementations.
• Create and distribute security documentation and report on sensor-security metrics.
• Travel to vendor sites as needed.

Skills

Security design integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Verilog / RTL knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Verilog

RTL design

Job description

Apple in Sacramento seeks a Hardware Security Engineer to advance security for camera sensors and related silicon. You’ll plan and develop security-focused designs across the camera chain, from sensor to lens, collaborating with architecture, hardware, and software teams to drive robust protections.

The role includes writing design documents, evaluating vendor implementations, and traveling to sites as needed. A BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required; an MS or PhD is preferred.