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Apple · 1 day ago

Camera Software Performance Engineer

positionCupertino, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$147K/yr - $272K/yr

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, working closely with partners across both software and hardware teams to fully realize the capabilities of Apple’s silicon.

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Responsibilities

Analyzing and optimizing camera performance across Apple’s product range
Work to profile performance issues and identify solutions
Ensure that implementation of Apple’s image processing algorithms is aligned to silicon capabilities
Use a range of profiling and analysis tools to triage problems and identify optimizations
Assist partner teams in modeling the demands of upcoming features

Qualification

CC++Objective-COSComputer architectureSoftware profiling techniquesRealtime audio/video processingGPU & TPU hardwareDebugging unfamiliar codebasesData-driven decision makingCS degreeEquivalent

Required

Proficiency in C, C++, or Objective-C
A knowledge of OS, systems, and computer architecture
Experience with virtual memory, scheduling, IPC / inter-process communication, and synchronization
Expertise in software profiling techniques and tools (such as Xcode, valgrind, vmmap, Instruments, VTune, or Perfetto)
An ability to quickly understand and debug unfamiliar codebases

Preferred

Prior experience of realtime audio/video processing pipeline development
A proven ability to debug performance issues and implement system-level memory and latency optimizations
Proficiency with the use of GPU & TPU hardware to accelerate image processing and AI/ML workloads
History of making data-driven decisions and recommendations to move projects forward
CS degree or equivalent experience

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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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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