Custom Silicon Validation Engineer - Camera Hardware
AppleCustom Silicon Validation Engineer - Camera Hardware
AppleLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/16/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Camera Hardware Engineering group at Apple is seeking an enthusiastic individual to tackle challenges in camera hardware design and innovation. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate performance specifications and translate complex system architectures into electrical requirements. The focus is on delivering superior camera technologies that enhance user experience across Apple products. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical or computer engineering and relevant industry experience.
Requirements
- BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- A minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience validating mixed signal systems with hands-on measurements in the lab.
- Experience with design of experiments to troubleshoot or debug electrical problems.
- Proficiency in scripting with Python, C, and/or MATLAB for validation and automation.
- Experience with low-level programming for embedded development on MCU based systems.
- Experience with PCB design and debug for hardware platforms.
- Experience with circuit design, schematic capture, layout, and component selection.
- Experience with electrical design and validation of electro-optical and camera systems.
Responsibilities
- Work with cross-functional teams including mechanical, optical, firmware, and camera systems engineers.
- Evaluate performance specifications for camera hardware.
- Translate complex system architectures into electrical and IC requirements.
- Contribute to the design and development of innovative camera technologies.
- Conduct hands-on measurements and validations in the lab.
- Troubleshoot and debug electrical problems using design of experiments.
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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