Apple

Embedded Firmware Engineer - Image Signal Processor (ISP)

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Cupertino, CA, USA or San Diego, CA, USAMid Level
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Responsibilities

  • Develop multi-threaded embedded firmware for camera and image signal processing technologies.
  • Work across pre-silicon emulation, FPGA prototyping, silicon bring-up, and production.
  • Partner with silicon design, silicon validation, and machine learning algorithm teams.
  • Bring up firmware on new silicon and hardware platforms.
  • Tune firmware performance and optimize memory usage and power management.
  • Debug complex systems using hardware and software tools.
  • Help define how Apple develops, tests, and manufactures products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience developing multi-threaded software in embedded RTOS environments.
  • Strong proficiency in C and C++.
  • Preferred: 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
  • Preferred: experience with camera pipelines, image signal processors, or video processing systems.
  • Preferred: experience bringing up firmware on new silicon or hardware platforms.
  • Preferred: familiarity with emulators and FPGA prototypes.
  • Preferred: experience with firmware performance tuning, memory optimization, and power management.
  • Preferred: proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and workflows.
  • Preferred: understanding of low-level hardware interfaces and register-level programming.
  • Preferred: strong debugging, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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About Apple

10,000+ employees

Apple designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and services for consumers and professionals worldwide, including iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods, plus platforms like iOS/macOS and services such as the App Store, iCloud, Music, and TV+. Its business combines device sales with services and subscriptions and in-house silicon design. Founded in 1976, Apple is headquartered in Cupertino, California, and trades on NASDAQ as AAPL.

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