Camera Performance Engineer

A leading technology company that designs and develops consumer electronics, software, and services.
$143,100 - $264,200
Mobile
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Camera Performance Engineer

Apple's Camera Performance team is seeking a talented engineer to join their innovative group focused on delivering exceptional image quality and user experience. This role combines software optimization expertise with camera technology, working at the intersection of hardware and software.

As a Camera Performance Engineer, you'll be instrumental in analyzing and optimizing camera performance across Apple's entire product ecosystem. The position requires a deep understanding of computer architecture and operating system fundamentals, as you'll work closely with both software and hardware teams to maximize the potential of Apple's custom silicon.

The role offers unique exposure to cutting-edge technology, including GPU and Apple Neural Engine hardware, while working on features that impact millions of users worldwide. You'll be responsible for profiling performance issues, implementing optimizations, and ensuring that Apple's sophisticated image processing algorithms are perfectly aligned with their hardware capabilities.

Working in a collaborative environment, you'll interact with cross-functional teams to optimize both next-generation and existing products. This position offers an excellent opportunity to impact one of Apple's most important features - their camera system - while working with world-class engineers and state-of-the-art technology.

The compensation package is competitive, including a base salary range of $143,100 to $264,200, plus additional benefits such as stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and educational reimbursement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about optimization, image processing, and delivering exceptional user experiences at scale.

Join Apple's Camera Performance team to work on technology that millions of people use every day to capture their most important moments. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in mobile photography while working with some of the most advanced mobile computing hardware in the world.

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Responsibilities For Camera Performance Engineer

  • Analyze and optimize camera performance across Apple's product range
  • Profile performance issues and identify solutions
  • Work collaboratively with software and hardware teams
  • Optimize and sustain camera experience for next-generation and existing products
  • Use profiling and analysis tools to triage problems
  • Assist partner teams in modeling demands of upcoming features
  • Ensure implementation of Apple's image processing algorithms is aligned to silicon capabilities

Requirements For Camera Performance Engineer

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

Benefits For Camera Performance Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Commission payments
  • Relocation benefits

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