Creative Intelligence Software Engineer, Camera and Photos

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Creative Intelligence Software Engineer, Camera and Photos

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The Creative Intelligence Software Engineer - Camera and Photos joins the Edit Foundation team to develop core frameworks and layers powering image and video editing features within the Photos app. This role involves integrating complex algorithms, including classical image processing, on-device machine learning, and generative models into production-quality software. The engineer will build the abstractions that support Cinematic HDR video, Photographic Styles, and generative editing tools. Candidates must possess expertise in C, C++, Objective-C, or Swift, along with experience in performance analysis and optimization techniques. Preferred skills include Metal or other GPU programming frameworks and a background in image or video processing methodologies. The work focuses on the technical challenge of merging computer vision and machine learning into cohesive digital photography experiences while ensuring high-quality software architecture for mobile platforms.

Skills

C C++ Objective-C Swift Metal GPU Programming Machine Learning Image Processing Video Processing Graphics

What you'll do

Integrate complex image processing and machine learning algorithms into production-quality software.
Develop core frameworks and abstractions that power features like Cinematic HDR video and Photographic Styles.
Implement generative models and classical image processing techniques for the Photos app.
Build high-performance software using C, C++, Objective-C, or Swift.
Perform performance analysis and optimization for mobile device hardware.
Utilize Metal or other GPU programming frameworks to enhance visual media features.
Design and architect scalable systems that support millions of global users.

What we're looking for

At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
Experience with object-oriented analysis and design.
Proficiency in C, C++, Objective-C, or Swift.
Experience with performance analysis and optimization techniques.
Experience with image or video processing technologies and best practices.
Experience with Metal or other GPU programming frameworks.
Experience with on-device or applied machine learning techniques and paradigms.
Experience shipping client-facing applications.