Camera Simulation Software Engineer

San Diego Until 9/22/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you’ll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You’ll collaborate with teams across Apple to provide simulation tools to support creating the camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we’ll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!

Description

The Camera Systems Simulation team is responsible for developing camera simulation tools for aiding the design of both camera hardware and software. This team is seeking a software engineer with a diverse skill set to tackle the myriad software challenges of building a camera simulator. The software engineer will be responsible for the full-product lifecycle of the simulation tools from design/coding/testing to bug fixing and critical new technology integrations. The candidate should have a passion for collaboration and problem solving to build innovative software tools that support the expanding needs of the camera teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Proficiency in Python and JavasScript frameworks such as React, HTML, CSS, C++/GPU programming
Experience with common software infrastructure, such as CI/CD pipelines, Git
Experience building reusable code and libraries and debugging large code bases

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with web server design and infrastructure and troubleshooting and maintaining websites
Excellent communication skills to gather requirements and understand customer needs

About this role

Summary

Develop and maintain camera simulation tools supporting hardware and software design at Apple.

Job title

Camera Simulation Software Engineer

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

San Diego; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PythonJavaScriptReactHTMLCSSC++GPU programmingCI/CDGit

Preferred skills

web server designtroubleshooting websitescommunication

Specializations

simulation toolscamera hardwaresoftware developmentGPU programming
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City