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: 104 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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TL;DR · Senior Video Software Engineer, Camera & Photos

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The 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 navigate color science, image processing, and computational photography while collaborating with industry partners and standards bodies to shape professional media production. Key responsibilities include designing frameworks for third-party apps, managing cross-team dependencies across display and silicon teams, and translating technical strategies into roadmaps. Required skills include proficiency in Objective-C, C, C++, or Swift, alongside deep expertise in video codecs, frame timing, signal transport, and broadcast workflows. The work addresses the technical requirements of professional filmmakers and broadcast engineers.

Skills

Objective-C C C++ Swift AVFoundation Core Media Core Video ISP Video Codecs Color Science HDR PTP IEEE 1588 SDI DisplayPort iOS macOS Real-time Image Processing Broadcast Workflows Signal Transport

What you'll do

Architect and deliver professional video features across the full camera 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 features.
Translate industry trends and customer needs into concrete engineering roadmaps and feature proposals.
Design APIs and frameworks that ensure third-party camera apps can adopt professional capabilities with minimal friction.
Mentor team members and contribute to architectural decisions for the long-term direction of the pro video platform.
Present technical strategies and team work to leadership through clear, compelling narratives.

What we're looking for

8+ years of software engineering experience with the ability to architect systems end-to-end.
Strong programming skills in Objective-C, C, C++, or Swift for greenfield and legacy codebases.
Deep expertise in professional video technology including color science, video codecs, frame timing, signal transport, or broadcast workflows.
Experience working directly with professional video hardware, production environments, or broadcast infrastructure.
Excellent communication skills to present technical strategies to engineering peers and senior leadership.
A CS degree or equivalent years of relevant industry experience.
Professional experience in broadcast, cinema, or live production technology (preferred).
Experience building apps or frameworks on Apple platforms (iOS, macOS) (preferred).

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