Camera Platform Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an embedded software engineer, where you will drive innovation in camera technologies for cutting-edge products. This role offers the chance to develop and integrate machine learning algorithms, design device drivers, and collaborate with multi-functional teams. You will play a crucial part in shaping the future of embedded systems, working on sophisticated image processing pipelines and ensuring seamless integration with hardware components. If you are passionate about embedded software and eager to contribute to groundbreaking technologies, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded software.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and RTOS development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate machine learning algorithms in iOS/MacOS.
• Design and implement camera features in embedded systems.

Skills

C/C++ programming

RTOS development

Machine learning algorithms

Embedded software development

Video related development

iOS/MacOS kernel development

Swift development

Multi-thread development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary: Apple's ISP team is looking for an extraordinary, embedded software engineer to drive groundbreaking technologies for Apple products! As part of the team, you would work on core camera and ISP 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 cultivates an environment of product innovation, rapid product iteration, and collaboration at both team and multi-functional levels with a liberating amount of autonomy!

Description: In this role, you will implement, maintain, and pursue problems in our camera software stack including:

1. Develop and integrate the Machine learning algorithm implementation in both iOS/MacOS kernel and user space.
2. Develop low level device drivers for sophisticated image processing pipeline in embedded systems for the latest SoC blocks, chipsets in Apple.
3. Work with higher level software clients who are using camera, understanding their requirement, use case, limitation, then design, implement and test our camera software stack.
4. 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.
5. Work on HW validation and provide software support to factory testing. You will also implement features to support hardware testing and diagnosis. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• RTOS development experience. RTOS could include commercial RTOS such as vxWorks, FreeRTOS, or any home-brew RTOS.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.

Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SoC Pre-silicon development and bringUp work.
• A real passion for embedded software development.
• Experience with Multiple thread development in software and/or firmware.
• Experience with Video related development such as Camera capturing, Codec Firmware development and Software development.
• iOS/MacOS kernel development.
• Swift development experience.
• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.

Pay & Benefits:

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.