Camera SIPI Engineer

San Diego Until 9/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

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? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? 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 sensor to lens. You’ll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we’ll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!

Description

The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of camera hardware for all related Apple products. This covers RGB wide, ultra-wide, & tele rear cameras as well as the “selfie” front camera. Additionally, we support rear depth sensing as well as the “face ID” front sensing modules. Our target is to deliver superior camera hardware to enable best-in-class camera user experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic, high energy individual who can help us with tomorrow’s challenges. They should be highly self-motivated and proactive with critical thinking.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of interest.
Experience in high speed signal and/or PDN fundamentals.
Experience in main-stream tool chain e.g HFSS, SI-Wave/PSI, Q3D, CST and/or ADS.

Preferred Qualifications

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of interest with at least 3 years of industry related experience.
Academic or industry exposure to camera or SI/PI technical areas and/or electro-magnetic concepts.
Experience running substrate, package, flex, and/or PCB level SI/PI simulations.
Comfortable to handle VNA, TDR, and/or Oscilloscope in academic or professional settings.
Great communication skills to work with x-functional teams.
Academic knowledge or experience with image sensor or camera module.
Proficient in using JMP for statistical analysis.
Experience in Python scripting for automating simulation setup.

About this role

Summary

Design, develop, and optimize camera hardware for Apple products.

Job title

Camera SIPI Engineer

Experience level

MS/PhD with 3+ years of industry experience

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

San Diego, on-site only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high speed signalPDN fundamentalsHFSSSI-Wave/PSIQ3DCSTADSVNATDROscilloscopePython scripting

Preferred skills

camera or SI/PIelectromagnetic conceptssubstrate simulationimage sensorcamera moduleJMP

Specializations

camera hardwaresignal integrityelectromagneticSI/PIsensor
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City