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Camera Architect

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Cupertino, California, United States

4d ago
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Job Description

Description

Description
Apple is seeking a motivated Camera Architect to drive future camera hardware requirements that meet product vision, including considerations for feature requirements, ISP & silicon capabilities, power budgets, optical & mechanical design requirements, and solution cost. The candidate will perform detailed system analysis, derive camera system requirements from use cases, and identify optimal solutions. Responsibilities include: • Performing system analysis and trade-off evaluations to define camera system requirements. • Developing camera design options based on system requirements and constraints. • Leading design studies, mapping to system performance goals, and analyzing simulations. • Collaborating with cross-functional hardware, ISP, and algorithm teams to propose imaging solutions. • Quantifying customer impact, including visual perception or computer vision algorithm assessments. • Supporting validation processes, failure analysis, and camera system triage. • Delivering crisp executive-level presentations based on detailed analysis and data to drive timely decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Optical Sciences
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: optics fundamentals, image processing, machine learning, or computer vision algorithms.

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Optical Sciences and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in geometric optics, image sensor fundamentals, or image quality metrics and evaluation.
  • Experience with imaging system simulations and evaluating simulation results.
  • Experience with camera module design, including image sensors, optics, and module assembly.
  • Experience with state-of-the-art imaging algorithms such as HDR, super resolution, or image fusion.
  • Knowledge of ISP data flows and image signal processing blocks.
  • Experience leading technical projects and working cross-functionally.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and drawing conclusions.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.

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

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