Embedded Software Engineer – Camera

Summary

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

Role Number:200581469

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 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: – Develop low level device drivers for sophisticated image processing pipeline in embedded systems for the latest SoC blocks, chipsets in Apple. – 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. – 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 and improve system performance in term of power, usage, latency, jitter and etc. – 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• A real 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 & optimization, performance tuning in embedded system
• Proactive with a self-starter approach

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