# Camera Optical System Engineer

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. Description The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. The team is looking for a Camera Optical Engineer to develop and support custom lens design and development. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field Experience in lens design fundamentals Preferred Qualifications Master's or PhD and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience Experience in the area of l

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- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/apple-camera-optical-system-engineer>
- **Role**: Industrial Engineering
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- **Seniority**: middle
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Cupertino, United States
- **Countries**: US
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- **Experience years min**: 3
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-04T19:17:16Z
- **Employer posted date**: 2026-11-04
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- **Days open**: 2
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- **Industries**: Operating Systems, Laptops, Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers, Tablets

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- **Name**: Apple
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- **Ats vendor**: Apple Jobs

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- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

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- **Optional**: yes

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