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Camera Software Performance Engineer

Apple
Cupertino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200577588
Apple’s Camera Performance team is looking for an engineer who combines a passion for software optimization with a desire to deliver the best image quality alongside the most fluid user experience possible. In this role, you’ll be responsible for analyzing and optimizing camera performance across Apple’s product range. Building on a strong foundation of computer architecture and operating system fundamentals, you’ll work to profile performance issues and identify solutions, working closely and collaboratively with partners across both software and hardware teams to fully realize the capabilities of Apple’s world-beating silicon.

Description

The Camera performance team works cross-functionally across Apple to optimize and sustain the camera experience for both next-generation and existing products. You’ll use a range of profiling and analysis tools to triage problems and identify optimizations, whilst simultaneously working to assist partner teams in modeling the demands of upcoming features. At a high level, you’ll work to ensure that implementation of Apple’s image processing algorithms is aligned to silicon capabilities - gaining extensive exposure to GPU and Apple Neural Engine hardware in the process.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Proficiency in C, C , Objective-C, and/or Swift
  • Experience in software profiling and optimization
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Analytical and critical-thinking abilities

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of operating systems and computer architecture
  • CS degree or equivalent experience

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Salary : $143,100 - $264,200

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