Embedded Camera ISP Software Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking an embedded software engineer to shape imaging across iPhone, iPad, Mac and beyond. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, building low-level systems powering camera experiences with ownership and autonomy.

This role involves cross-functional collaboration, rapid iteration, and a focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability in a fast-paced development environment.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years of embedded or systems software development.
• Proficiency in C and C++.
• Proficiency in developing real-time software in embedded environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement low-level drivers and system software for sophisticated image signal processing (ISP) pipelines in embedded environments, targeting Apple's latest SoCs and chipsets.
• Develop camera features across the full software stack — from user-space frameworks and kernel drivers to firmware — for Apple products.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define features, communication protocols, and implementation specifications, with clearly documented requirements.
• Develop system software for secure sensor subsystems powering features like Face ID and Optic ID.
• Support hardware validation, factory testing, and manufacturing diagnostics to ensure product quality at scale.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded systems

Real-time software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking an embedded software engineer to shape imaging across iPhone, iPad, Mac and beyond. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, building low-level systems powering camera experiences with ownership and autonomy.

This role involves cross-functional collaboration, rapid iteration, and a focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability in a fast-paced development environment.