Camera Embedded Software Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted: 23 days ago

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This role $210k

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Camera Embedded Software Engineer

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As an Embedded Software Engineer on Apple’s Video Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of camera technology by developing next-generation firmware for millions of devices. Your day-to-day responsibilities include architecting and implementing advanced ISP and ML algorithms that power cutting-edge photo and video features, while collaborating closely with silicon architects, algorithm researchers, and systems engineers to optimize performance and efficiency across the entire camera stack. This role demands expertise in C/C++, experience with ARM-based SoCs or DSPs, and familiarity with real-time operating systems or bare-metal environments, alongside a passion for computational imaging and multi-camera systems. Your work will have a direct impact on how billions of people capture and share their experiences globally.

Skills

C/C++ ARM-based SoCs DSPs RTOS bare-metal environments image signal processing ISP tuning pipelines camera HAL development machine learning sensor data processing multi-camera systems HDR Night Mode depth sensing AI-assisted development tools

What you'll do

Own the architecture and implementation of next-generation camera firmware from prototyping to mass production.
Develop and optimize ISP and ML algorithms for advanced photo and video features on Apple devices.
Profile, debug, and enhance performance, latency, and power efficiency in the full camera stack.
Co-design hardware-software interfaces with silicon architects and algorithm researchers to unlock new imaging capabilities.
Drive architectural decisions that scale across Apple’s entire device portfolio.

What we're looking for

Proficiency in C/C++ with focus 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.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
6+ years of experience in embedded software development.
Deep understanding of image and video signal processing, including ISP tuning pipelines.
Experience with camera systems, machine learning for imaging, and sensor data processing.

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