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Apple's ISP team is seeking an exceptional Embedded Firmware Engineer to drive pioneering camera technologies for Apple products. Y ou will work on core camera and ISP technologies, including Apple's custom image signal processing pipeline and hardware components. In this role, you will help define how Apple develops, tests, and manufactures its products. Our team

fosters an environment of product innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration across multiple functions while providing meaningful autonomy to deliver impactful work.

Description

This is a highly cross-functional product development role where you will partner closely with silicon design, silicon validation, and machine learning algorithm teams. The work spans the full product lifecycle from pre-silicon emulation through silicon bring-up and production. The environment is fast-paced and multifaceted, requiring initiative, technical curiosity , and comfort navigating ambiguity .","responsibilities":"Develop low-level ISP firmware for sophisticated image processing pipelines running on Apple's latest system-on-chip designs.

Drive ISP hardware validation, feature bring-up, and camera software stack integration on emulators during pre-silicon development and on silicon during initial bring-up.

Identify and resolve system performance challenges including power consumption, memory utilization, latency , and timing jitter.

Collaborate with silicon designers to debug hardware-firmware interactions and contribute to architecture decisions that shape future camera capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of embedded firmware development experience

Experience with camera pipelines, image signal processors, or video processing systems

Track record of bringing up firmware on new silicon or hardware platforms, Familiarity with pre-silicon development

environments including emulators and FPGA prototypes

Experience with firmware performance tuning, memory optimization, and power management

Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and workflows

Understanding of low-level hardware interfaces and register-level programming

Ability to debug complex systems using hardware and software tools

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams

Minimum Qualifications

BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of experience developing multi-threaded software within embedded RTOS environments

Strong proficiency in C and C++

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

About Apple

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Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Technology: Manufacturing

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