The Apple Camera Architecture team is looking for a motivated leader to define future camera hardware requirements for a range of products. This role involves collaboration across various teams to ensure optimal camera performance and features. The focus is on integrating advanced camera hardware solutions with cutting-edge software to deliver exceptional imaging experiences. The ideal candidate will engage in system analysis and support the design and validation of optical systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Imaging Science or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in camera technologies and optical science.
• Familiarity with optics, camera calibration, computer vision, image quality metrics, image sensor fundamentals, and image processing pipeline.
• Experience in defining camera metrics and specifications based on product goals and user studies.
• Understanding of important camera metrics and design tradeoffs.

• Perform detailed system analysis and tradeoff evaluations.
• Derive camera and camera system requirements from use cases.
• Characterize and simulate optical systems to aid design and validation.
• Collaborate closely with camera hardware, product hardware, algorithm, and software teams.
• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional partners to recommend solutions.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.