Pixel Development Engineer

Lex

Lex

Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Posted on May 17, 2026
Summary
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, youʼll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last.

Description
Youʼll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. Youʼll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, weʼll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluating sophisticated pixel technology from global image sensor vendors.
  • Collaborating with global image sensor suppliers to develop new image sensors for different applications.
  • Working with internal and external teams to ensure that sufficient and correct testing is implemented at all stages to guarantee performance.
  • Documenting and presenting your results to both internal and external engineering teams.
  • Multi-functional collaboration to develop next-generation camera products and features.

Minimum Qualifications
  • BS and relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with data analysis tools (JMP or MATLAB or Excel, etc).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in image sensor pixel and sensor development, sensor characterization, sensor bring-up and debug, or wafer-level testing.
  • Familiar with image sensor technology, image sensor performance metrics, image sensor usage, and integration into camera systems.
  • Experience with general industry trends and technical challenges.
  • Knowledgeable enough in all aspects of sensor usage that you can efficiently work with and support the camera team.
  • Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up, sensor characterization, and issue debugging.
  • Ability to innovate and build new and unique solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven teamwork and leadership skills.

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Role Number: 200661087-6587