Camera & Photos - Hardware Operations Engineer

This role coordinates hardware needs across global supply partners and internal teams, forecasting demand, identifying constraints, and driving resolution to unblock engineering workflows. The Hardware Operations Engineer collaborates closely with supply chain partners, hardware allocation teams, and camera engineering teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of hardware configurations, serving as the critical link between external manufacturing partners and internal engineering teams. Minimum Qualifications Familiarity with hardware lifecycle management, including procurement, lead times, configuration management, and distribution Project or program management experience Prior experience in a lab or hardware operations environment Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Preferred Qualifications Deep understanding of Apple's device ecosystem and hardware configurations Experience coordinating across global supply chain and internal operations teams Experience tracking and managing hardware requests across multiple stakeholders Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail Self-starter who can problem-solve quickly, juggle conflicting priorities, and escalate issues effectively Experience with forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation Ability and willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies, both in person and virtually