Simulation Engineer - Camera Hardware

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted: 69 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Simulation Engineer - Camera Hardware

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As a Simulation Engineer at Apple's Camera Technologies group, you will join the Camera Simulation team to design and develop simulation frameworks that support the rapid prototyping of next-generation camera systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to define hardware specifications, building self-service workflows for test teams, and creating training materials to document best practices. You will leverage Python or C++ programming skills alongside experience in areas such as optical modeling, image signal processing, and AI/ML tools to rapidly prototype simulation solutions that transform turnaround times from weeks to days. This role requires a BS degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience and the ability to work independently in ambiguous problem spaces while balancing short-term goals with long-term roadmap objectives.

Skills

Python C++ AI/ML Computer Vision Computational Photography Optical Simulation ISP Pipelines Sensor Modeling Simulation Frameworks Synthetic Data Generation CI/CD

What you'll do

Own simulation architecture and roadmap planning for evolving product needs.
Rapidly prototype and develop simulation frameworks and camera models.
Design and maintain self-service simulation pipelines for test teams.
Collaborate with partner teams to define simulation requirements and metrics.
Document workflows, create training materials, and broadcast best practices.

What we're looking for

BS degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
Proficiency in Python or C++ programming languages.
Hands-on experience with camera simulation, optical modeling, image signal processing, computer vision, computational photography, or calibration systems.
Experience using AI/ML tools and frameworks for imaging, data analysis, or automation.
Ability to design, develop, and maintain simulation pipelines enabling self-service workflows.

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