Camera Embedded Software Engineer

Apple•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Camera Embedded Software Engineer Sunnyvale, California, United States Hardware Summary Posted: Dec 18, 2025 Role Number: 200622371-3956 Apple's Camera/ISP Firmware team brings together world-class experts to explore, develop, and ship state of the art technologies for Apple products. As part of the team you would work on core camera/ISP/Camera peripheral technologies, including Apple designed Image signal processing pipeline and HW components, where you will have the chance to define the way that Apple develops, tests and manufactures all of its products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on iOS and VisionPro product family. Description You will design and develop features for image sensor, peripheral devices, and latest image processing pipeline on Apple products. Device driver functionality will include controlling camera peripherals such as image sensors, voice-coil motors (VCMs), lens actuators, LED strobes and power management units (PMUs). You will also have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with Sensor Hardware, Silicon Design, Machine Learning Algorithm teams to shape the roadmap for future Apple products.This is a highly multi-functional product development role and you will work closely with various teams, like Silicon Design, EE, and System/Controls team.

Requirements

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Proficiency in programming, debugging, and designing within multi-threaded RTOS environments
Proficiency in C and C++ programming
Experience developing software for device drivers, including peripherals and controllers such as I2C, SPI, GPIOs, MIPI, and DMA
Experience developing software for sensing and actuator devices
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with a focus on efficient and reliable solutions
Proven ability to develop and deliver high-quality production-level software

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with image sensors, image processing techniques, and camera pipelines
Familiarity with digital signal processing
Knowledge of auto-focus systems and optical image stabilization technologies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be able to adapt and excel in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

design and develop features for image sensor, peripheral devices, and latest image processing pipeline on Apple products
Device driver functionality will include controlling camera peripherals such as image sensors, voice-coil motors (VCMs), lens actuators, LED strobes and power management units (PMUs)
collaborate cross-functionally with Sensor Hardware, Silicon Design, Machine Learning Algorithm teams to shape the roadmap for future Apple products
work closely with various teams, like Silicon Design, EE, and System/Controls team