Camera Embedded Software Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted: 58 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $255k

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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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The Camera Embedded Software Engineer joins the Video Engineering team to develop and optimize next-generation camera firmware from prototyping through mass production. This role involves developing ISP and ML algorithms, profiling performance, and improving latency and power efficiency across the full camera stack. The engineer will collaborate with silicon, algorithm, and systems teams to co-design hardware-software interfaces for advanced photo and video features. 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 role addresses complex challenges in computational imaging, including ISP tuning pipelines, camera HAL development, and processing sensor data for features like HDR, Night Mode, and depth sensing within a sophisticated mobile and desktop device ecosystem.

Skills

C C++ ARM RTOS ISP HAL Machine Learning Embedded Systems Firmware Signal Processing Computational Photography Bare-metal

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 full camera stack.
Co-design hardware-software interfaces with silicon, algorithm, and systems teams to unlock new capabilities.
Make architectural decisions that scale across Apple's entire device portfolio.
Conduct design reviews and provide mentorship to maintain a culture of technical excellence.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science degree.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
Proficiency in C/C++ with a 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.
Deep understanding of image and video signal processing, including ISP tuning pipelines or camera HAL development.
Experience with camera systems, machine learning for imaging, or sensor data processing.
Exposure to multi-camera systems or computational photography features like HDR, Night Mode, or depth sensing.