Camera Embedded Software Engineer

San Diego Sunnyvale Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Apple's ISP team is looking for an extraordinary Embedded Software Engineer to drive pioneering technologies for Apple products. As part of the team you will work on core camera and ISP technologies, including Apple crafted Image Signal Processing Pipeline and hardware 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

This is a highly multi-functional product development role and you will work closely with various teams such as the Silicon Design/QA team and the machine learning algorithm team. The environment is multifaceted, fast-paced and requires a self-starter demeanor.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
10 years working experience in embedded software development
Proficiency in C/C++
Proficiency in the development of multi-thread software within embedded RTOS system

Preferred Qualifications

A passion for embedded software development
Familiarity with camera pipeline and video processing
Familiarity with SoC and H/W layer knowledge such as bring up, hardware driver and firmware development
Familiarity with memory management and optimization, performance tuning in embedded system

About this role

Summary

Develop embedded software for camera and ISP technologies, collaborate across teams, optimize hardware performance.

Job title

Camera Embedded Software Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Candidates should be in San Diego or Sunnyvale, remote not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++embedded RTOSmulti-thread software

Preferred skills

camera pipelinevideo processingSoChardware drivermemory managementperformance tuning

Specializations

embedded softwareC/C++camera pipelinevideo processinghardware driver
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

On-site City