Custom Silicon Architect - Camera Hardware

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

Role Number:200469501

We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in developing excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products? The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of camera hardware for all related Apple products. Our target is to deliver superior camera hardware to enable best-in-class camera user experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic, high energy individual who can help us with tomorrow’s challenges. In this role, you will contribute to the development of next-generation camera hardware by leading the development of custom integrated circuit. An example of the variety of silicon our team develops are custom chips to drive actuators in complex AF/OIS systems. Your broad EE and fundamental physics expertises, together with signal processing skills, system architecture understanding, chip level circuit design and board level circuit design will enable the team to deliver the superior products we all dream about.

Key Qualifications

Proven experience with refining IC requirements from system high level understanding.
Experience with managing development of complex analog/mixed signal ICs.
Proven track record of entire IC development flow, from requirements to large volume production ramp.
Past experience as individual contributor in designing complex systems.
Experience with the development and results analysis of experiments to root-cause challenging electrical problems.
Strong understanding of EE fundamentals.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Description

Working with cross-functional teams including mechanical, optical, firmware, product/test and camera systems engineers to define IC engineering requirements. Driving vendors from requirement to delivery throughout entire development process. Reviewing and providing vendor verification plan/results. Reviewing and providing guidance internal validation plan/results. Driving the development of emulation platform with discrete design or FPGA Providing IC specific and broad electrical engineering support to camera HW and cross functional teams. Reviewing and providing guidance for board level design including associated components, signals and power supply.

Education & Experience

Preferred MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Additional Requirements

Additional Preferred Requirements
Experience in the fields of autofocus and optical stabilizations (AF/OIS) driver ICs, voice coil motor (VCM) driver ICs and familiarity with position sensing strongly desired.
Understanding of Board level design/constraints preferred.
Understanding embedded FW/host SW interaction desired.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $161,000 and $278,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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