Camera Software Performance Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, CA, USA
USD 143,100-264,200 / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 18, 2025
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
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