Optical System Engineer

Cupertino Until 9/28/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 30, 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.

Description

The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. The team is looking for a Camera Optical Engineer to develop and support custom lens design and development.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field.
Experience using an optical software package (examples may include ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, LightTool, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or PhD with 0+ years relevant industry experience.
Experience in the area of lens design metrology and integration.
Experience in lens design tolerance and stray light analysis.
Experience in lens characterization methodology and instrumentation.
Experience performing comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and the camera module.
Working knowledge of optomechanics.

About this role

Summary

Develop and support custom lens design, analysis, and characterization for camera hardware.

Job title

Optical System Engineer

Experience level

0+ years

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

consumer electronics

Location requirements

Cupertino, on-site only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

optical software (ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, LightTool)lens designmetrologystray light analysis

Preferred skills

lens design tolerancelens characterizationoptomechanics

Specializations

lens designoptical analysismetrologystray light analysislens characterization
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City