Apple · 9 hours ago
Camera Embedded Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple's Camera/ISP Firmware team brings together world-class experts to explore, develop, and ship state of the art technologies for Apple products. In this role, you will design and develop features for image sensors and camera peripherals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape the roadmap for future Apple products.
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Responsibilities
You will design and develop features for image sensor, peripheral devices, and latest image processing pipeline on Apple products
Device driver functionality will include controlling camera peripherals such as image sensors, voice-coil motors (VCMs), lens actuators, LED strobes and power management units (PMUs)
You will also have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with Sensor Hardware, Silicon Design, Machine Learning Algorithm teams to shape the roadmap for future Apple products
This is a highly multi-functional product development role and you will work closely with various teams, like Silicon Design, EE, and System/Controls team
Qualification
Required
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Proficiency in programming, debugging, and designing within multi-threaded RTOS environments
Proficiency in C and C++ programming
Experience developing software for device drivers, including peripherals and controllers such as I2C, SPI, GPIOs, MIPI, and DMA
Experience developing software for sensing and actuator devices
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with a focus on efficient and reliable solutions
Proven ability to develop and deliver high-quality production-level software
Preferred
Familiarity with image sensors, image processing techniques, and camera pipelines
Familiarity with digital signal processing
Knowledge of auto-focus systems and optical image stabilization technologies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be able to adapt and excel in a fast paced environment
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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