Image Sensor Development Lead (m/f/d)

Summary

The Camera Hardware team at Apple develops cutting‑edge camera solutions and technologies for all of Apple’s products, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, and more. The iPhone continues to be the world’s most popular camera, while the Vision Pro demonstrates the future of spatial computing thanks to its advanced computer vision hardware and cutting‑edge algorithms. New challenges arise daily that require the sharp problem‑solving skills of talented and multi‑disciplined individuals. The team fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation in a collaborative and hands‑on environment.

In a unique opportunity to join our expanding team in the heart of Munich, you will utilize your extensive experience and deep technical expertise in image sensors and cameras to advance our exploration, architecture, development, and system integration of cutting‑edge image sensors and related silicon technologies. This is a highly visible role with direct impact to Apple’s ambitious product.

Description

Determine/derive key functional and performance parameters for novel computer vision cameras/systems.

Determine available technologies and solutions able to meet near‑term product requirements.

Drive technology development efforts both internally and with strategic partners for longer‑term product development.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross‑functional teams/partners.

Provide oversight and guidance to active design efforts at strategic partners.

Support camera subsystem integration to system/product teams up to product release.

Represent camera silicon components in cross‑functional and leadership review forums.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience in image sensor development
• Prior experience managing teams/organizations
• MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer/Physics related fields
• Deep understanding of the full signal chain from photons through to processed image formats
• Experience with system/subsystem modeling/model‑based system engineering (such as SysML/Matlab/System C)
• Hands‑on design experience in Analog/Mixed‑Signal and/or Digital design
• Proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Optics and related performance parameters experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience with high‑speed Serdes interface protocols and signal integrity challenges

Equal Opportunity Employment

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