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Camera Module Design Lead

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$184K - $324K/yr

Description The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design ... Evaluation and debugging of camera HW at module and product levels for Camera/Depth Design and ...

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

Camera Mechanical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

Camera Mechanical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

Senior Camera Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$123K - $168K/yr

... modules. In this role, you will bridge the gap between mission-level imaging goals and hardware ... engineering or technical leadership for complex digital cameras or electro-optical (EO) imaging ...

Camera Mechanical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

Camera System Engineer Responsibilities: * Technical leadership and ownership, serving as the ... hardware and software engineering, etc., to ensure that the modules integrate seamlessly into the ...

Camera Mechanical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera ...

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Camera Systems Software Engineer to own camera ... Own camera systems end to end, including vendor requirements, sensor/module selection, hardware ...

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How much do camera module hardware engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for camera module hardware engineer in the United States is $146,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Camera Module Hardware Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,230 per year, or $70.3 per hour.

Camera Module Design Lead

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Apple
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 684 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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.
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'll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You'll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we'll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!
Description
The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are searching for extraordinary Hardware Engineers to take ownership in the development and system integration of very high-performance, compact camera modules and depth-sensing hardware such as the revolutionary 5x Telephoto camera with the 120mm optical zoom integrated into the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max!
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent)
Experience in design or manufacturing or integration of optomechanical products
Ability to travel internationally
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience delivering products at scale from concept to mass production meeting yield, reliability and efficiency target
Understanding of camera system architecture, including optical components, system integration, image/depth sensor and image signal processing
Knowledge of failure analysis techniques including optical microscopy, X-ray, CT scans, SEM, etc. Ability in root-cause and corrective-action analysis
Understanding of compact module manufacturing processes such as sensor attachment, flex attachment, active alignment, etc.
Understanding of geometric optics and image quality evaluation including test charts, algorithms, and lighting conditions
Proficiency in electronic circuit and system design including power delivery, signal integrity, including modules coexistence
Design and analysis of highly constrained, high-volume systems including multiple optomechanical modules

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976