Camera Hardware Design and Simulation Engineer

Why Apple? At Apple we believe our products begin with our people. By hiring a diverse team we drive creative thought. By giving that team everything they need we drive innovation. By hiring incredible engineers we drive precision. And through our collaborative process we create memorable experiences for our customers. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. Do you love crafting sophisticated solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail?At Apple, quality is built into our DNA. As part of our Camera Technologies group, you’ll be in-charge of 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 sub-components to Camera module. 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, , innovation and testing of camera technologies for all related Apple products. Our target is to deliver superior camera hardware to enable outstanding camera user experience.

The Camera EE Design and Simulation Engineer is responsible for the design and simulation of camera module electrical hardware. Key responsibilities include:
Investigate and establish electrical solutions for camera modules, driving end-to-end (E2E) sub-system integration from development boards to final system integration.
Act as the primary in-region interface, collaborating closely with camera module vendors on EE design, simulation, and troubleshooting.
Participate in early-stage product scoping, technology development, and board/sub-system bring-up using prototype hardware and mock-ups.
Liaise with in-region cross-functional partners to execute camera debugging and failure analysis (FA).
Conduct comprehensive data analysis and strictly document test results.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or industrial experience equivalent.
Good EE fundamentals and excellent critical thinking skills.
Experience in signal integrity or power integrity, including modeling, simulation, and analysis (e.g., Ansys, Cadence, LTSpice).
Hands-on experience operating lab equipment for high-speed IO characterization and debugging (e.g., Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Logic Analyzer, Power Supply, DMM).
Excellent English interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong EE fundamentals including analog and high speed digital design.
Solid understanding of system or camera architecture and circuit design.
Hands-on experience characterizing high-speed and low-speed interfaces.
Proficiency with data analysis and visualization using scripting languages is a plus.
Experience with Camera technology is a plus.