Job description
Apple's Camera Firmware team is looking for a talented firmware engineer to advance innovative technologies for Apple's products. This role involves working on core camera technologies, including the Image Signal Processing (ISP) pipeline and machine learning techniques. The position emphasizes collaboration within a dynamic team environment, allowing for significant contributions to product development. Candidates will engage in rapid product iteration and innovation while supporting the future of photography and videography.
Requirements
- BS degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
- Hands-on experience in embedded software development
- Proficiency in C/C++
- Proficiency in development of multi-thread software within embedded RTOS systems
- Deep expertise and hands-on experience with ARM-based SoCs
- Strong background in image and video signal processing, including ISP and machine learning algorithms
- Proven ability to optimize system performance and improve the efficiency of embedded systems
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
- Previous experience in camera systems or related fields is a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop low-level device drivers for advanced image processing pipelines in embedded systems
- Integrate and configure camera sensors and power management units for Apple products
- Identify and resolve performance and memory usage bottlenecks in embedded systems
- Build camera functionalities for embedded systems in Apple products
- Contribute to hardware validation and offer firmware support during factory testing
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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