Simulation Engineer Camera Hardware

Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions Do you thrive at the intersection of simulation technology and real-world camera systems As part of our Camera Technologies group youll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. Youll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems from sensor to lens. Youll collaborate with teams across Apple to research design develop test and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together well craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. nnThe Camera Simulation team develops simulation frameworks and tooling that support the design and validation of next-generation camera systems. We collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define hardware design specifications and key performance metrics to deliver seamless user experiences. Youll work directly with partner teams to build simulation pipelines that transform turnaround times from weeks to days enabling self-service workflows that accelerate engineering across the organization.

As a Simulation Engineer on the Camera Simulation team you will rapidly prototype and develop simulation frameworks camera models and application tooling that support emerging camera architectures. Youll collaborate deeply with partner teams to understand their simulation needs deliver working solutions quickly and help document and broadcast best practices across the organization.

Own simulation architecture and roadmap planning to support evolving product needsnRapidly prototype and iterate on simulation solutions to meet partner team needsnDesign develop and maintain simulation pipelines enabling self-service workflows for test teams and other cross-functional partnersnBuild and refine camera models for new camera architecturesnCollaborate with partner teams to define simulation requirements and success metricsnDocument simulation workflows create training materials and broadcast best practicesnDrive projects independently in ambiguous problem spaces balancing quick wins with long-term roadmap goals

BS and 3 years relevant industry experience in Optics Physics Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related fieldnProgramming experience in Python or CnExperience with one or more of: camera simulation optical modeling image signal processing computer vision computational photography or calibration systemsnExperience working with AI/ML tools and frameworks for imaging data analysis or automation

MS/PhD in Optics Physics Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related fieldnExperience with 2 or more of the following: optical simulation ISP pipelines sensor modeling computer vision or computational photography or AI/ML for imagingnFamiliarity with simulation frameworks or synthetic data generation pipelinesnTrack record of building tools or platforms adopted by other engineering teamsnAbility to move fast prototype quickly and iterate engineering solutions based on feedbacknExperience working cross-functionally and communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders