Camera Frameworks Engineer

Join Apple's Camera Software team, where you'll work on the world's most popular camera - the iPhone. As a Camera Frameworks Engineer, you'll be part of the Preview team responsible for the camera preview pipeline in the Camera app. This role combines cutting-edge software development with real-time image processing and computer vision.

You'll work with a complex codebase written in Objective-C, managing the realtime viewfinder that millions of users interact with daily. Your responsibilities will include animating mode transitions, stitching views from multiple cameras, applying sophisticated effects like portrait blur, and ensuring smooth frame delivery to the screen.

The position requires strong system architecture skills, particularly in memory management and performance optimization. You'll collaborate closely with peer teams managing ISP firmware streaming and image/video product generation. This is an opportunity to impact how over a billion users experience photography on their Apple devices.

The role offers competitive compensation ($121,900 - $214,500), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, privacy-respecting machine learning, and delivering exceptional user experiences. Apple's commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment where different perspectives drive innovation.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with a passion for photography/videography, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent collaboration skills. You'll balance delivering new features on schedule while maintaining code quality and sustainability. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of mobile photography at Apple.