{"title": "Optical System Engineer - Camera Hardware", "summary": "Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you\u2019ll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last.", "description": "- Work on new lens designs, characterization and integration into CMOS imager sensor based camera modules. \n- Complete analysis of the optical element's influence on the image quality characteristics of the camera module. \n- Work with suppliers on prototype design and manufacturing. \n- Troubleshoot issues with suppliers by defining proper metrology, requesting and analyzing the necessary data, and making a decision on the solution. \n- Communicate your design decision to the cross-functional team. \n- Drive your own schedule without a large overhead. \n- Take design into production.", "key_qualifications": "Resourceful, prepared to champion your work in front of a large group, ready to take initiative, enjoys working in cross-functional teams\nExperience in lens design, tolerance analysis\nExperience in Stray light analysis\nProficiency with ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, LightTools, etc.\nAbility to perform comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and the camera module\nAbility to communicate optical design decisions to multi-functional teams\nExperience making difficult design decisions with limited information\nAbility to analyze production data and extract relevant data\nCollaborate with the assembly and packaging groups to support integration of camera lens into module", "preferred_qualifications": "", "education_experience": "BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience", "additional_requirements": "- High energy, multi-tasker, resourceful problem solver, ability to work under pressure, take initiative.\n- Working knowledge of opto-mechanics and optics manufacturing.\n- Track record of imaging related innovations.", "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 $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.\n\nApple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple\u2019s 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\u2019s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You\u2019ll 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 \u2014 including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.\n\nNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.", "company": "apple"}