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Camera Optical System Engineer

Develop and support custom lens design and development for Apple camera hardware.

  • Cupertino, California, United States
  • On-site
  • Posted Nov 4, 2026
INDUSTRYHardware & ElectronicsEmbedded Systems

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field

Nice to have: Master's or PhD, minimum 3 years relevant industry experience, lens design metrology and integration, lens design tolerance and stray light analysis, lens characterization methodology and instrumentation, working knowledge of optomechanics

Skills

lens design fundamentalsoptical software package proficiency (ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, LightTool, etc.)optical and image quality characterization of lens and camera moduleZEMAXCODE VFREDLightTool

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Full description

Summary Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Description The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. The team is looking for a Camera Optical Engineer to develop and support custom lens design and development. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field Experience in lens design fundamentals Preferred Qualifications Master's or PhD and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience Experience in the area of lens design metrology and integration. Experience in lens design tolerance and stray light analysis. Experience in lens characterization methodology and instrumentation. Proficiency using an optical software package (examples may include: ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, LightTool, etc.). Ability to perform comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and the camera module. Must be high energy multi-tasker resourceful problem solver ability to work within tight deadlines. Working knowledge of optomechanics is a plus. Ability to travel internationally 10% - 15% per year.

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