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Apple

Camera SIPI Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$137K - $143K/yr

You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from ... The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of ...

Apple

Camera SIPI Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$137K - $143K/yr

You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from ... The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of ...

Apple

Position Sensing Systems Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$147K - $272K/yr

As part of our Camera Systems group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each ... Description The Camera Systems Engineering Group is responsible for the systems-level analysis ...

Apple

Control Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

The Camera Systems Engineering Group develops systems, calibration, and correction procedures to maintain high image quality over a wide range of use cases and component variation. Past projects have ...

Apple

Control Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The Camera Systems Engineering Group develops systems, calibration, and correction procedures to maintain high image quality over a wide range of use cases and component variation. Past projects have ...

Infotech Sourcing

Systems Engineer II

Fremont, CA · On-site

Systems Engineer II : 64756-1 Location: Onsite; Fremont, CA Duration: 12+ months The Systems ... multi-camera systems, time synchronization, robots is a plus - Excellent communication and ...

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Systems Engineer II

Fremont, CA

Systems Engineer II : 64756-1 Location: Onsite; Fremont, CA Duration: 12+ months The Systems ... multi-camera systems, time synchronization, robots is a plus - Excellent communication and ...

Infotech Sourcing

Systems Engineer II

Fremont, CA · On-site

Systems Engineer II : 64756-1 Location: Onsite; Fremont, CA Duration: 12+ months The Systems ... multi-camera systems, time synchronization, robots is a plus - Excellent communication and ...

Qualcomm

Camera ISP Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

As a Qualcomm Camera Engineer you will work on ideas that touch our daily life - creating ... Systems Engineering, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Engineering ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance camera systems engineer in the United States is $131,943.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Camera Systems Engineer vs Freelance Video Technician?

AspectFreelance Camera Systems EngineerFreelance Video Technician
CredentialsTechnical certifications in camera systems, engineering backgroundBasic video production certifications, technical skills in video equipment
Work EnvironmentDesign, install, and troubleshoot camera systems in various settingsOperate and maintain video equipment during shoots or events
Employer & IndustryMedia companies, broadcast, live events, securityTV stations, production companies, live event services

Freelance Camera Systems Engineers focus on designing and maintaining complex camera systems, requiring engineering skills and certifications. Freelance Video Technicians primarily operate and troubleshoot video equipment during productions. While both roles work in media and live events, the engineer's role is more technical and design-oriented, whereas the technician's role is more operational and hands-on during shoots.

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Camera SIPI Engineer

Camera SIPI Engineer

Apple

San Diego, CA • On-site

$137K - $143K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 661 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 30 rated technology retailers

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!
The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of camera hardware for all related Apple products. This covers RGB wide, ultra-wide, & tele rear cameras as well as the "selfie" front camera. Additionally, we support rear depth sensing as well as the "face ID" front sensing modules. 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. They should be highly self-motivated and proactive with critical thinking.
BS in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of interest.Experience in high speed signal and/or PDN fundamentals.Experience in main-stream tool chain e.g HFSS, SI-Wave/PSI, Q3D, CST and/or ADS.
MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of interest with at least 3 years of industry related experience.Academic or industry exposure to camera or SI/PI technical areas and/or electro-magnetic concepts.Experience running substrate, package, flex, and/or PCB level SI/PI simulations.Comfortable to handle VNA, TDR, and/or Oscilloscope in academic or professional settings.Great communication skills to work with x-functional teams.Academic knowledge or experience with image sensor or camera module.Proficient in using JMP for statistical analysis.Experience in Python scripting for automating simulation setup.

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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

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