Job Description

Summary

Apple’s camera system receives rave reviews and is consistently considered the best smartphone camera out there. Imagine the impact you can make! A billion users will use the technologies you helped craft almost daily. Apple's Camera Drivers team is looking for an outstanding engineer to drive brand new next generation technologies for revolutionary Apple products. Are you passionate about working in a close knit team that collaborates multi-functionally with a liberating amount of autonomy? Apart from being an opportunity to do your life’s best work at Apple, this role will also enrich your work life experience by providing opportunities to develop strong communication and collaboration skills.


Key Qualifications

4+ years related low level software development experience on Mac OS X, Windows, Linux or Embedded system

Excellent programming skills and knowledge of C/C++

Excellent debugging and problem solving skills

AR/VR industrial/academic experiences is a bonus

Experience in hardware/software co-simulation, and pre-silicon validation is a plus

Knowledge of modern digital camera technologies, image sensors, and ISP pipelines is a plus

Strong written and oral interpersonal skills


Description

This is a highly multi-functional product development role, and you will work closely with various teams, like Silicon Design, Camera Hardware, QA, and the Media Frameworks team. The environment is dynamic and requires a self-starter demeanor. In this role, you will:


Develop new kernel and user-land drivers and camera technologies for future products from prototyping phases, through to mass production, while maintaining existing Camera drivers


Develop APIs for camera apps, be involved in ISP feature specifications, pre-silicon validation, silicon bring-up, and tools creation


Work on HW validation, and provide software support to factory testing


Implement features to support hardware testing and diagnosis


Education & Experience

BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering


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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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.


Role Number: 200456748