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Camera Embedded Software Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/14/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

This role is part of the Video Engineering team at Apple, focusing on cutting-edge camera and imaging technologies for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The position involves working at the intersection of real-time embedded systems, silicon design, and computational imaging. Candidates will have the opportunity to influence camera technology on a massive scale. The team values collaboration and innovation, aiming to create impactful software that enhances user experiences.

Requirements

  • BS degree and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ with a strong emphasis on performance, memory safety, and code quality.
  • Experience developing and debugging on ARM-based SoCs or DSPs.
  • Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal environments.
  • Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • 6+ years of experience in embedded software development.
  • Deep understanding of image and video signal processing, including ISP tuning pipelines or camera HAL development.
  • Experience with camera systems, machine learning for imaging, or sensor data processing.
  • Exposure to multi-camera systems or computational photography features such as HDR, Night Mode, or depth sensing.
  • Interest in or experience with AI-assisted development tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Solve complex technical challenges and turn ideas into elegant, efficient software.
  • Write clean, maintainable, high-performance code.
  • Collaborate with silicon architects, algorithm researchers, and systems engineers.
  • Influence camera technology and contribute to software that ships to millions of users.

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.

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