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Custom Silicon Architect - Camera Hardware

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/18/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Camera Hardware Engineering group at Apple is focused on the design, development, and innovation of camera systems across various products. This role seeks an enthusiastic engineer to collaborate with experts in optics, controls, mechanics, and imaging. The main focus is on architecting and developing custom silicon ICs that enhance computational photography. The ideal candidate will contribute to cutting-edge camera electronics that deliver exceptional imaging experiences.

Requirements

  • BS degree in a relevant field.
  • A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
  • MS or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Experience in analog/mixed-signal IC development, low-power, low-noise sensing, and signal processing.
  • Experience with board-level design constraints, power assessment, and analysis.
  • Experience with embedded systems and MCU-based custom silicon designs.
  • Experience with software/hardware co-design methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop custom silicon ICs.
  • Drive complex projects to completion.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and problem-solving.
  • Optimize designs across multiple disciplines, including hardware/firmware partitioning and design verification.
  • Oversee IC development from architecture through high-volume production ramp.
  • Work independently to design and deliver complex systems.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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