Custom Silicon Architect -Camera Hardware

Apple Inc.
Cupertino, CA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$147,400.0 - $272,100.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Computer Engineering Firmware Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Signal Processing Software Engineering Verification and Validation (Software)

Job description

The Camera Hardware Engineering group drives the design, development, and innovation of camera systems across Apple’s entire product portfolio-from iPhone and Mac to iPad and Vision products. Our team delivers cutting-edge camera electronics, including custom silicon, that enable best-in-class imaging experiences for our users. We’re seeking an enthusiastic, high-energy engineer to help shape the next generation of camera technology. In this role, you’ll collaborate with world-class experts across optics, controls, mechanics, and imaging to architect and develop custom silicon ICs that push the boundaries of what’s possible in computational photography.ā€,ā€responsibilitiesā€:ā€Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, optical, firmware, product, test, and camera systems engineers to define silicon requirements

Partner with silicon design vendors from architecture requirement definition through silicon delivery throughout the entire development cycle

Provide guidance for verification and validation plans and review results to ensure quality and performance targets are met

Drive the development of emulation platforms using discrete component design or FPGA implementations

Review and provide guidance for board-level designs that integrate our custom silicon into camera systems

Requirements

Do you have experience in Failure analysis?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering?, MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineer and relevant industry experience

Experience in low-power, low-noise sensing and/or signal processing

Experience with embedded systems and/or MCU-based custom silicon designs

Experience with software/hardware co-design methodologies

Experience optimizing designs across multiple disciplines to include hardware/firmware partitioning, trade-off assessments, and design verification

Experience with C development from architecture through high-volume production ramp

Experience working cross-functionally to drive engineering projects to completion

Minimum Qualifications

BS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Experience in analog/mixed-signal IC development

Experience with board-level design constraints, power assessment, or analysis

Experience with creating design of experiments and troubleshooting or performing root-cause analysis

Benefits & conditions

4.14.1 out of 5 stars Cupertino, CA $147,400 - $272,100 a year, Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Dental insurance
  • RSU, 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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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