Job Details

Camera Module Design Lead

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Mar 20, 2025

Role Number: 200596089

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 and cross functional collaboration? Do you desire creating an incredible camera experience? 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 single, dual and triple camera systems. You’ll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera systems for Apple products. Together, we’ll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras.

If you are passionate and dedicated to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! As part of the Camera Hardware Engineering group you will be responsible for research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are searching for extraordinary Hardware Engineers to take ownership in the development and system integration of very high-performance, compact camera modules and depth-sensing hardware such as the hardware in iPhone 16 Pro Max with revolutionary 5x Telephoto. As well as architectures that allow streaming of simultaneous camera with incredible software and hardware that allows landscapes, portraits and macro captures with seamless transitions.

Description

• Design of Multi-Camera architectures targeting the highest level of user experience while meeting system integration and industrial design requirements.

• Definition of the overall product development cycle and milestones for multiple camera. Work includes DFMEA, de-risk planning, KPIs at each milestone etc.

• Maintain, drive and present executive updates on camera integration status, major issues list and recommendations to leadership

• Leadership of offshore Multi-Camera and Form Factor manufacturing partners through mentoring, evaluation, prototype build cycles. International travel may be required to supplier facilities.

• Data analysis and optimizations of assembly processes, testing, and calibration; parametric-data analysis of end-of-line yield and post-reliability failures.

• Failure analysis and debugging of camera HW and SW at product levels for Camera/Depth Design and Integration in order to determine corrective actions across the supply chain.

• Documentation of Multi-Camera design, test, and manufacturing requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly and become familiar with several different technology areas. At least 2+ years relevant experience in camera/depth technology or related electronics industry.

• Ability to lead a multi-functional team of engineers and scientists with unique background and technical expertise through the R&D phase of product development from concept to mass production.

• Ability to influence other teams, manage risk, make decisions with limited amount of information, deliver against a fast-paced development environment while keeping leadership updated on status and next steps

• Proven track record of successfully delivering new compact products preferably camera into mass production on time, meeting yield and efficiency targets.

• Failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, X-ray, CT scans or SEM. Ability in root-cause and corrective-action analysis.

• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data reporting, and visualization.

• Design and tolerance analysis of highly constrained, high-volume actuators or translational mechanisms.

• Electronic circuit and system design including power and signal integrity and coexistence of modules

• Understanding of geometric optics and image quality evaluation including test charts, algorithms, and lighting.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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