The Video Engineering group at Apple is seeking an embedded software engineer to develop software for image and video compression and processing. This role involves working on applications such as the iPhone/iPad Camera capture and FaceTime, contributing to technologies used across a wide range of Apple products. The engineer will focus on optimizing performance and power, collaborating with multiple teams, and prototyping features for future products. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are essential for success in this position.

• BS in Computer Science or related field
• Hands-on experience with real-time, embedded software/Firmware
• Strong software design, problem solving and debugging skills
• Detailed understanding of software engineering principles using C and/or C++
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming
• PhD or M.S in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related major
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration

• Develop embedded software for image and video compression and processing
• Implement features for applications such as Camera capture and FaceTime
• Work on new video compression and processing feature development
• Optimize performance and power for the video/image subsystem
• Collaborate with multiple teams to develop software features and fix bugs
• Prototype features for future products and improve software infrastructure
• Write and enhance new testing tools

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.