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# Camera Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $147,400.0 - $272,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple Products, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, Machine Learning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bae94fd1a15c6f44

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Familiarity with camera pipeline and HW components, BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

3+ years of embedded software development experience

Proficiency in C/C++

Proficiency in development of multi-thread software within embedded RTOS system

## Description

Apple's Camera Firmware team is looking for an extraordinary firmware engineer to drive groundbreaking technologies for Apple products! As part of the team you would work on core camera/ISP/Machine learning technologies, including Apple crafted Image signal processing pipeline and HW components, where you will have the chance to define the way that Apple develops, tests and manufactures all of its products. Our close-knit team champions an environment of product innovation, rapid product iteration and collaboration at both team and multi-functional levels with a liberating amount of autonomy!, In this role you will implement, maintain and pursue problems in our firmware. This is a highly multi-functional product development role and you will work closely with various teams, like Silicon Design, QA team and the Machine Learning algorithm team! The environment is multifaceted, fast-paced and requires a self-starter demeanor.","responsibilities":"Develop low level device drivers for sophisticated image processing pipeline in embedded systems for the latest SoC blocks, chipsets in Apple.

Work with algorithm team to design and develop algorithms to control CMOS image sensors, ISP pipeline and machine learning pipeline.

Design and implement camera features in embedded systems for Apple products. You will work with other teams to define features and communication protocols and detail the requirements clearly with implementation specifications.

Optimize image processing algorithms to improve system performance.

Work on HW validation and provide firmware support to factory testing. You will also implement features to support hardware testing and diagnosis.


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