Camera Embedded Software Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 13 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Camera Embedded Software Engineer

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The Camera Embedded Software Engineer joins the Video Engineering team to develop next-generation camera firmware from early prototyping through mass production. This role involves owning architecture, developing and optimizing ISP and ML algorithms for photo and video features, and profiling the full camera stack for performance, latency, and power efficiency. The engineer will co-design hardware-software interfaces with silicon, algorithm, and systems teams to unlock new imaging capabilities. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C/C++ with a focus on memory safety, experience developing on ARM-based SoCs or DSPs, and familiarity with real-time operating systems or bare-metal environments. The work centers on the intersection of real-time embedded systems, silicon design, and computational imaging to solve complex problems in image and video signal processing.

Skills

C C++ ARM RTOS Bare-metal ISP Machine Learning HAL Video Signal Processing Firmware Computational Photography Sensor Data Processing

What you'll do

Own the architecture and implementation of next-generation camera firmware from prototyping through mass production.
Develop and optimize ISP and ML algorithms for advanced photo and video features.
Profile, debug, and improve performance, latency, and power efficiency across the camera stack.
Co-design hardware-software interfaces with silicon, algorithms, and systems teams.
Drive architectural decisions that scale across the entire device portfolio.
Conduct design reviews and provide technical mentorship to maintain a culture of excellence.

What we're looking for

BS degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
Proficiency in C/C++ with a strong emphasis on performance, memory safety, and code quality.
Experience developing and debugging on ARM-based SoCs or DSPs.
Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal environments.
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
6+ years of experience in embedded software development (preferred).
Deep understanding of image and video signal processing, including ISP tuning pipelines or camera HAL development (preferred).
Experience with camera systems, machine learning for imaging, or sensor data processing (preferred).