Apple · 22 hours ago
Firmware Release Engineer - Camera
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
2+ years expApple’s Camera Firmware team is seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer with a strong focus on release process. In this role, you will contribute to the development of camera firmware for Apple’s proprietary image signal processing pipeline, and play a key role in managing the firmware release lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Camera ISP Firmware and QA teams to plan and execute release activities, ensuring smooth integration and delivery across firmware components
Coordinate with firmware developers to manage release cycles—tracking code changes, resolving integration conflicts, and verifying that all inter-project dependencies are satisfied for each release
Partner with the QA team to triage and debug firmware regressions during post-merge and pre-submission phases; perform root cause analysis and collaborate with developers to implement fixes
Work closely with the Build and CI teams to manage and maintain software branches for multiple release milestones. Drive continuous improvements in release process, branching strategy, and version control workflows
Contribute to camera prototyping projects, supporting both firmware development and release management
Qualification
Required
BS and a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience
Proficiency in C/C++
Familiar with GIT or other version control system
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Understanding of multi-thread software and embedded RTOS system
Preferred
Understanding of camera technologies and image signal processing pipeline
Familiarity with camera software stack
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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