Senior Video Software Engineer, Camera & Photos

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted: 58 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Video Software Engineer, Camera & Photos

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Sr. Video Software Engineer, Camera & Photos joins the Pro Video Experiences team within the Camera & Photos organization. This role involves architecting and delivering professional video features across the full camera stack, ranging from low-level ISP firmware interfaces to public-facing AVFoundation APIs. The engineer will manage cross-team dependencies involving display, audio, networking, and silicon teams while translating industry trends into engineering roadmaps. Key responsibilities include designing developer-centric frameworks, engaging with standards bodies, and navigating complex color science, image processing, and computational photography. Required technical skills include proficiency in Objective-C, C, C++, or Swift, alongside expertise in video codecs, frame timing, signal transport, and broadcast workflows. The role addresses the challenge of bridging professional cinema and broadcast requirements with mobile technology, ensuring high-end production capabilities for filmmakers and creators using Apple platforms.

Skills

Objective-C C C++ Swift AVFoundation Core Media Core Video ISP iOS macOS Video Codecs Color Science HDR PTP IEEE 1588 Timecode Genlock SDI DisplayPort Image Processing

What you'll do

Architect and deliver professional video features across the full stack from ISP firmware to public APIs.
Engage with industry partners and standards bodies to gather requirements and validate technical directions.
Manage cross-team dependencies across display, audio, networking, and silicon teams to complete projects.
Translate industry trends and customer needs into concrete engineering roadmaps and feature proposals.
Design developer-friendly APIs and frameworks for third-party camera applications.
Mentor team members and contribute to high-level architectural decisions for the pro video platform.
Create compelling technical narratives to communicate project status and strategy to executive leadership.

What we're looking for

8+ years of software engineering experience with a demonstrated ability to architect systems end-to-end.
Proven track record of independently driving complex, cross-team technical efforts from ambiguity to delivery.
Strong programming skills in Objective-C, C, C++, or Swift across greenfield and legacy codebases.
Deep expertise in professional video technology including color science, codecs, frame timing, signal transport, or broadcast workflows.
Experience working with professional video hardware, production environments, or broadcast infrastructure.
Excellent communication skills to present technical strategies to both engineering peers and senior leadership.
A CS degree or equivalent years of relevant industry experience.
Preferred experience with Apple platforms (iOS, macOS), AVFoundation, Core Media, or Core Video.