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Cupertino, CA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 181100 - 318400

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Apple is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Camera Systems 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 ideal candidate would have the capabilities required to perform detailed system analysis and tradeoff evaluations while pushing boundaries in this wide technology space with the goal of arriving at the most optimal solution. Additional responsibilities include: Perform detailed system analysis and tradeoff evaluations derive camera and camera system requirements from use cases and push the boundary in this wide technology solution to arrive at the most optical solution. Work closely with camera HW ISP and algorithm design teams creating proposals for future Apple imaging solutions. Develop camera design options based on system requirements and constraints. Guide design studies for imaging system proposals mapping to system requirements and performance goals. Analyze system simulations to quantify proposals and designs. Deliver executive level presentations based on solid facts and detailed analysis. Collaborate on prototyping efforts for early evaluation where necessary. Lead architecture development and trade-off analysis cross-functionally provide technical leadership and oversight and down-select recommendations. Design studies to quantitively assess customer impact this can include visual perception impact and/or computer vision algorithm impacts. Derive image space figures of merits and requirements allocate requirements to related sub-components accounting for calibration hardware tolerances variations and reliability. Collaborate on factory test and metrology setups. Support camera and system design and validation process failure analysis and triage.


  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Optics Science a related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience in one or more of the following area: optical fundamentals image quality evaluation image processing.


  • Masters degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Optics Science a related field.
  • 10 years relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in these following areas: camera technology development optics image quality evaluation validation and metrology techniques for imaging and computer vision and machine learning algorithms.
  • Knowledge with camera module design including aspects of image sensor optics module construction assembly processes etc.
  • Good knowledge of state of the art ISP data-flows and processing blocks.
  • Experience with modern imaging algorithms such as HDR super resolution image fusion multi-camera registration etc.
  • Experience with technical project and team leadership: strong communication persuasion and negotiation skills in addition to being comfortable with working through ambiguities.
  • Excellent written skills for clear reporting of data analysis and conclusions.


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 $181100 and $318400 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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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