Embedded Firmware Engineer - Image Signal Processor (ISP)

Apple • San Diego, CA

20h

About The Position

Apple's ISP team is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop camera technologies for Apple products. The role focuses on core camera and ISP technologies, including Apple's custom image signal processing pipeline and hardware components, and contributes to how Apple develops, tests, and manufactures its products. The team emphasizes product innovation, rapid iteration, cross-functional collaboration, and autonomy.

This cross-functional product development role involves close partnership with silicon design, silicon validation, and machine learning algorithm teams. Work spans the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon emulation through silicon bring-up and production. The environment is fast-paced and multifaceted, calling for initiative, technical curiosity, and comfort navigating ambiguity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience developing multithreaded software within embedded RTOS environments.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++.
• Initiative, technical curiosity, and comfort navigating ambiguity.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Experience with camera pipelines, image signal processors, or video processing systems.
• Track record of bringing up firmware on new silicon or hardware platforms.
• Familiarity with pre-silicon development environments, including emulators and FPGA prototypes.
• Experience with firmware performance tuning, memory optimization, and power management.
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and workflows.
• Understanding of low-level hardware interfaces and register-level programming.
• Ability to debug complex systems using hardware and software tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop core camera and image signal processor technologies, including Apple's custom image signal processing pipeline and hardware components.
• Partner with silicon design, silicon validation, and machine learning algorithm teams.
• Contribute across the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon emulation through silicon bring-up and production.
• Help define how Apple develops, tests, and manufactures its products.

What This Job Offers

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