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GPU Image Processing Framework Software Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/30/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The Apple Camera and Photos team is seeking a software engineer to develop next-generation GPU-based imaging processing technologies for mobile and desktop platforms. This role focuses on performance optimization and integrating machine learning into image processing frameworks. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance imaging capabilities that impact millions of users daily. Your expertise will contribute to the evolution of Apple's industry-leading image processing solutions.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in GPU programming.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
  • Experience or coursework in performance programming and systems programming.
  • Knowledge of concurrency and memory-constrained programming is a plus.
  • Experience or coursework in image processing programming.
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with UNIX/Linux is highly desired.
  • Experience with OS X/Darwin is a major plus.
  • Familiarity with raw image processing, demosaicking, and common image manipulation is a plus.
  • Familiarity with color spaces, pixel representations, and dynamic range is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Develop GPU-based imaging processing technologies for mobile and desktop platforms.
  • Optimize performance of industry-leading image processing frameworks.
  • Integrate machine learning capabilities into imaging technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance imaging capabilities.
  • Add new features and capabilities to existing image processing frameworks.

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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