Creative Intelligence Software Engineer - Camera and Photos
AppleCreative Intelligence Software Engineer - Camera and Photos
AppleLocation
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/21/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Edit Foundation team at Apple is focused on integrating advanced features and algorithms to enhance digital photography experiences. This role involves working with computer vision, image processing, and machine learning to create innovative editing features for the Photos app. The team is looking for an experienced software engineer who can contribute to the development of high-quality software that runs on every iPhone. Candidates should have a passion for visual media and a strong background in software engineering.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Experience with object-oriented analysis and design
- Proficiency in C, C++, Objective-C, or Swift
- Experience with performance analysis and optimization techniques
- Experience with image or video processing technologies
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving development environment
- Experience with Metal or other GPU programming frameworks
- Experience with on-device or applied machine learning techniques
- Interest in visual media, graphics, and/or photography
- Experience shipping client-facing applications
Responsibilities
- Integrate complex algorithms and frameworks into production-quality software
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features
- Ensure high-quality software design and architecture
- Contribute to the development of next-generation image and video editing features
- Maintain a focus on performance and optimization in software development
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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