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 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. If you’re passionate about building software that blends hardware innovation with algorithmic intelligence, we’d love to have you on our team.
Description
We’re looking for an exceptional Camera Embedded Software Engineer to help drive the future of Apple’s camera technologies. You’ll design and optimize the firmware and software that enable advanced image signal processing (ISP), real-time performance optimization, and machine learning–based imaging features. Your work will directly influence the quality, efficiency, and creativity of every photo and video captured on Apple devices.
Who You Are:
-You thrive on solving complex technical challenges and turning ideas into elegant, efficient software.
-You’re fluent in embedded C/C++, understand multi-threaded real-time systems, and are comfortable deep in the details of ARM-based SoCs.
-You take pride in writing clean, maintainable, high-performance code.
-You’re curious, collaborative, and motivated by impact — every line of your code helps millions of users capture the world in new ways.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
Proficiency in C/C++
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Deep understanding of image and video signal processing.
Experience in camera systems, machine learning for imaging, or sensor data processing.
Responsibilities
Architect and implement next-generation camera firmware and embedded software powering Apple’s imaging pipelines.
Develop and optimize ISP and ML algorithms for cutting-edge photo and video features.
Profile, debug, and improve performance, latency, and power efficiency across the entire camera stack.
Collaborate with world-class experts in hardware, algorithms, and system architecture to push the boundaries of imaging performance.
Contribute to architectural innovation, ensuring our designs scale efficiently across multiple product lines and generations.
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