Custom Silicon Architect - Camera Hardware
Apple· Consumer Technology· Oct 13, 2026 · 15d ago
Cupertino, California, United States
In office
Full-time
Principal
$216K–$325K
20+ years exp
Job description
Camera Hardware Engineering group drives the design, development, and innovation of camera systems across Apple's entire product portfolio—from iPhone and Mac to iPad and Vision products. Our team delivers cutting-edge camera electronics, including custom silicon, that enable best-in-class imaging experiences for our users. We're seeking an enthusiastic, high-energy engineer to help shape the next generation of camera technology. In this role, you'll collaborate with world-class experts across optics, controls, mechanics, and imaging to architect and develop custom silicon ICs that push the boundaries of what's possible in computational photography.
BS Degree
Experience in at least one of the following domains: analog/mixed-signal IC development, low-power, low-noise sensing and signal processing
Experience with board-level design constraints, power assessment, and analysis
Experience with performing root-cause analysis and problem-solving
Experience driving complex projects to completion
A minimum of 20 years of industry experience
MS or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Engineer and relevant in low-power, low-noise sensing and signal processing
Experience with embedded systems and MCU-based custom silicon designs
Experience with software/hardware co-design methodologies
Experience optimizing designs across multiple disciplines, including hardware/firmware partitioning, trade-off assessments, design verification, and tolerance analysis
Experience with IC development from architecture through high-volume production ramp
Experience working independently to design and deliver complex systems
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- apple
- Effort
- medium
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