As a Camera Hardware Laser Safety Engineer, you will be part of the Camera Hardware Technologies group at Apple, focusing on the design and development of innovative camera hardware. Your work will enhance the imaging and depth sensing capabilities of Apple products through optically safe illumination technologies. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safety and effectiveness of illumination modules. This role requires a deep understanding of laser safety and optical systems engineering.

• BS in Physics, Electrical or Optical Engineering, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with free-space laser and/or optical systems engineering for imaging and sensing.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including optical, electrical, and mechanical engineers.
• Experience with optical modeling software such as LightTools, Zemax, or CodeV.
• Experience with data analysis software such as Matlab or JMP.
• MS or PhD degree in Physics, Electrical or Optical Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Industry experience in developing high-volume electro-optical modules.
• Experience working with optical safety standards IEC-60825 and IEC-62471.
• Experience with manufacturing statistics and Monte Carlo simulations.

• Design and develop innovative camera hardware including visible and IR illumination technologies.
• Ensure optically safe illumination architecture for camera applications.
• Own the end-to-end laser safety of illumination modules from architecture and design to validation and high-volume production.
• Collaborate with teams across Apple to research and develop camera hardware.
• Test and qualify camera hardware for Apple products.

• 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.