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Camera Embedded Software Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Cupertino, CA)$150.4k - $277.6kfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Firmware engineer focused on core camera/ISP/Machine Learning technologies, working on Apple’s image signal processing pipeline, HW components, and embedded firmware development for camera systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop low level device drivers for sophisticated image processing pipeline in embedded systems for the latest SoC blocks, chipsets in Apple.
  • Work with algorithm team to design and develop algorithms to control CMOS image sensors, ISP pipeline and machine learning pipeline.
  • Design and implement camera features in embedded systems for Apple products. Define features and communication protocols and detail requirements with implementation specifications.
  • Optimize image processing algorithms to improve system performance.
  • Work on HW validation and provide firmware support to factory testing. Implement features to support hardware testing and diagnosis.

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
  • 3+ years of embedded software development experience
  • Proficiency in C/C++
  • Proficiency in development of multi-thread software within embedded RTOS system
  • Familiarity with camera pipeline and HW components

Skills

Required:C/C++Embedded RTOS

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (possible)
  • relocation (possible)
  • Apple shareholder programs (stock options/RSUs)
Last updated Jul 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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