Apple is seeking a Camera Optical Engineer for its Camera Hardware Engineering group. This role involves research, design, development, testing, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. The engineer will focus on custom lens design and development, including new lens designs, characterization, and integration with CMOS imager sensors. Responsibilities include analyzing the impact of optical elements on image quality, collaborating with suppliers on prototype design and manufacturing, troubleshooting issues by defining metrology and analyzing data, communicating design decisions to cross-functional teams, managing project schedules, and taking designs into production. Apple values diversity and collaboration to drive innovation.