Camera Embedded Software Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

7h

About The Position

At Apple, we don't just build products — we craft experiences that redefine what's possible. The Video Engineering team is behind the cutting-edge camera and imaging technologies that power hundreds of millions of iPhones, iPads, and Macs around the world. From capturing cinematic video to enabling breakthrough computational photography, we're shaping how people see and share their world. This role sits at the intersection of real-time embedded systems, silicon design, and computational imaging — a rare opportunity to influence camera technology at a scale no other company can match. If you're passionate about building software that blends hardware innovation with algorithmic intelligence, we'd love to have you on our team.

Requirements

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ with a strong emphasis 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.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• 6+ years of experience in embedded software development.

Nice To Haves

• 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 such as HDR, Night Mode, or depth sensing.
• Interest in or experience with AI-assisted development tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and implementation of next-generation camera firmware — from early prototyping through mass production.
• Develop and optimize ISP and ML algorithms powering Apple's most advanced photo and video features.
• Profile, debug, and drive improvements in performance, latency, and power efficiency across the full camera stack.
• Partner directly with silicon, algorithms, and systems teams to co-design hardware-software interfaces that unlock new imaging capabilities.
• Drive architectural decisions that scale across Apple's entire device portfolio — your designs ship in hundreds of millions of devices.
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence through design reviews, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior