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Embedded ISP Engineer

Apple

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

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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