Apple, Inc.
Image Sensor Architect - Camera Hardware
Apple, Inc., Cupertino, California, United States, 95014
Summary
Posted: Jan 2, 2024
Role Number: 200531566
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. The Camera Hardware team develops innovative camera solutions and technologies for Apple's products, including the iPhone, iPad, MacBooks, and more! The key goal of the team is to enable the world's best camera experience for our customers. New challenges arise every day that require the sharp problem-solving skills of versatile and thoughtful individuals. The team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation!
Description
-Work multi-functionally to architect and develop digital control and processing HW architectures for novel camera sensors & systems -Evaluate problem space to determine key system requirements -Evaluate solution space including system constraint discovery to identify creative architectural implementation approaches -Develop & drive chip level architecture specifications through the implementation phase -Participate in system integration tasks with multi-disciplinary teams.
Key Qualifications
Proven experience in digital design with chip or system level architecture development.Demonstrated background in novel or high-performance image sensing devices/systemsExperience with high performance and low power image sensor architecture designExperience with modeling and simulating device/system level conceptual designs to explore device/IP/system level performance parametersKnowledge of image sensor manufacturing technology, image sensor performance metrics, image sensor usage and integration into camera systems is preferredBeing familiar with general industry trends and technical challenges for high performance and low power imaging sensors.Multi-disciplinary understanding of EE, CE and Physics principlesProficient in Matlab/SystemC/SysML or other high-level modeling languagesAbility to methodically derive design and verification requirements from design specifications and drive design activities toward compliance to requirementsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and solid collaboration and leadership skillsExperience in algorithm development and signal processing data-path design or Neural Network processing is a plus.Experience in secure hardware development and hardening against physical attacks is a plus.
Education & Experience
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Additional Requirements
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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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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Posted: Jan 2, 2024
Role Number: 200531566
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. The Camera Hardware team develops innovative camera solutions and technologies for Apple's products, including the iPhone, iPad, MacBooks, and more! The key goal of the team is to enable the world's best camera experience for our customers. New challenges arise every day that require the sharp problem-solving skills of versatile and thoughtful individuals. The team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation!
Description
-Work multi-functionally to architect and develop digital control and processing HW architectures for novel camera sensors & systems -Evaluate problem space to determine key system requirements -Evaluate solution space including system constraint discovery to identify creative architectural implementation approaches -Develop & drive chip level architecture specifications through the implementation phase -Participate in system integration tasks with multi-disciplinary teams.
Key Qualifications
Proven experience in digital design with chip or system level architecture development.Demonstrated background in novel or high-performance image sensing devices/systemsExperience with high performance and low power image sensor architecture designExperience with modeling and simulating device/system level conceptual designs to explore device/IP/system level performance parametersKnowledge of image sensor manufacturing technology, image sensor performance metrics, image sensor usage and integration into camera systems is preferredBeing familiar with general industry trends and technical challenges for high performance and low power imaging sensors.Multi-disciplinary understanding of EE, CE and Physics principlesProficient in Matlab/SystemC/SysML or other high-level modeling languagesAbility to methodically derive design and verification requirements from design specifications and drive design activities toward compliance to requirementsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and solid collaboration and leadership skillsExperience in algorithm development and signal processing data-path design or Neural Network processing is a plus.Experience in secure hardware development and hardening against physical attacks is a plus.
Education & Experience
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Additional Requirements
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.
More
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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