Camera & Photos - Software Engineer

Apple's Camera Foundation team is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their innovative camera technology division. This role is at the heart of iPhone's camera capture stack, working on the world's most popular camera system used by billions of users annually. You'll be developing the AVFoundation Capture APIs and real-time multithreaded media pipeline that powers iOS's Camera application and thousands of third-party apps.

The position offers an opportunity to work alongside world-class engineers who have built iPhone's camera capabilities, including features like Night Mode, Live Photos, Apple ProRAW, SmartHDR, and Portrait Mode. You'll be responsible for implementing and extending real-time camera capture pipelines, requiring expertise in concurrent processing and performance-sensitive environments.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of system software development experience, with strong proficiency in Objective-C or C/C++. Experience with USB software development, media formats, and embedded mobile platforms is highly valued. The role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment while managing multiple projects across teams.

Working at Apple means joining a company that values innovation and technical excellence. The compensation package includes competitive base pay ranging from $143,100 to $264,200, plus opportunities for stock ownership, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to impact billions of users through "Shot on iPhone" features. This is your opportunity to make your mark on one of the most widely used camera systems in the world.