Camera Systems Validation Engineer

Cupertino,California,United States

Hardware

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. The Camera Systems Engineering Group is responsible for the systems-level analysis, design, and development of new camera features and technologies for performance enhancement. The team is seeking an exceptional firmware validation engineer to design, implement, and maintain validation platforms.

Description

Duties include designing and implementing test frameworks for camera system firmware validation and regression testing, deploying and supporting test frameworks across multiple sites, and generating reports. Candidates should be skilled in several of these areas: Architecting, implementing, testing, and documenting SW for HIL validation tests across multiple devices Deploying production ready software Managing project deliverables and schedules to meet commitments to partner teams Using computer control (Matlab, LabView, VEE, etc.) to automate repetitive measurements Defining subsystem and system level tests to characterize and/or guarantee parametric specifications Designing and performing laboratory experiments, and documenting the results

Minimum Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• Expertise in Matlab/Simulink and Matlab GUIs

• Proficiency with Python

• Proficiency with version control utilities and automated build systems

• Proficiency with statistical data analysis

• Familiarity with dynamics systems modeling and control is desirable

• Familiarity in C/C++ coding and experience in firmware development is desirable

• Great interpersonal skills - the ability to collaborate across groups

• Great verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to take ownership of complicated problems and see them through to completion

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience

BS and a minimum of 10 years in a relevant field (EE, ME, CS, or Physics) or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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