The Camera Optical Engineer will be part of the Camera Hardware Engineering group at Apple, which focuses on the research, design, development, testing, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. This role involves developing and supporting custom lens design and development. The team values diversity and collaboration, aiming to enhance each other's ideas to create innovative products. The ideal candidate will contribute to the advancement of camera technology that improves user experiences.

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field.
• Experience in lens design fundamentals.
• Master's or PhD with a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience in lens design metrology and integration.
• Experience in lens design tolerance and stray light analysis.
• Experience in lens characterization methodology and instrumentation.
• Proficiency using an optical software package such as ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, or LightTool.
• Ability to perform comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and the camera module.
• High energy multi-tasker with resourceful problem-solving abilities.

• Develop and support custom lens design and development.
• Conduct lens design metrology and integration.
• Perform lens design tolerance and stray light analysis.
• Implement lens characterization methodology and instrumentation.
• Utilize optical software packages for design and analysis.
• Characterize optical and image quality of lenses and camera modules.

• 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.