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Camera SIPI Engineer

2 days ago San Diego, CA

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.

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. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!

The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of camera hardware for all related Apple products. This covers RGB wide, ultra-wide, & tele rear cameras as well as the "selfie" front camera. Additionally, we support rear depth sensing as well as the "face ID" front sensing modules. 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. They should be highly self-motivated and proactive with critical thinking.

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Description

- Model and analyze camera sub-system SI/PI performance & component-level EM

- (Desense & Susceptibility) risk and provide feedback/recommendations for design

optimization

- Assist senior team members to drive new design characterization, validation and

correlation

- Collaborate with system team for high speed channel and power delivery network

budgeting for camera feature integration

- Participate in design feasibility studies for future technologies

- Develop new simulation methodologies for sign-off analysis

Preferred Qualifications

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of interest with at least 3 years of industry related experience

Academic or industry exposure to camera or SI/PI technical areas and/or electro-magnetic concepts

Experience running substrate, package, flex, and/or PCB level SI/PI simulations

Comfortable to handle VNA, TDR, and/or Oscilloscope in academic or professional settings

Great communication skills to work with x-functional teams

Academic knowledge or experience with image sensor or camera module

Proficient in using JMP for statistical analysis

Experience in Python scripting for automating simulation setup

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of interest

Experience in high speed signal and/or PDN fundamentals

Experience in main-stream tool chain e.g HFSS, SI-Wave/PSI, Q3D, CST and/or ADS

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA
Job ID: apple-200593779-3543_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:23

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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