Embedded Firmware Engineer - Image Signal Processor (ISP)

Apple • Broadband • Operating Systems • Bachelor's Degree • C++ • 11 hours ago
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Apple scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Apple is an American multinational technology company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, and headquartered in Cupertino, California. It designs and sells consumer hardware including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and Vision Pro, together with the operating systems and silicon that run them. A growing services division built around the App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Pay now contributes a large share of profit, making Apple one of the most valuable companies in the world.
apple.com • HQ: Cupertino, United States • Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers • Operating Systems • Tablets • Laptops • Smartphones • 5000+ employees • Est. 1976
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Apple's ISP team is seeking an exceptional Embedded Firmware Engineer to drive pioneering camera technologies for Apple products. Y ou will work on core camera and ISP technologies, including Apple's custom image signal processing pipeline and hardware components. In this role, you will help define how Apple develops, tests, and manufactures its products. Our team

fosters an environment of product innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration across multiple functions while providing meaningful autonomy to deliver impactful work.

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This is a highly cross-functional product development role where you will partner closely with silicon design, silicon validation, and machine learning algorithm teams. The work spans the full product lifecycle from pre-silicon emulation through silicon bring-up and production. The environment is fast-paced and multifaceted, requiring initiative, technical curiosity , and comfort navigating ambiguity .

Minimum Qualifications

BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of experience developing multi-threaded software within embedded RTOS environments

Strong proficiency in C and C++

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of embedded firmware development experience

Experience with camera pipelines, image signal processors, or video processing systems

Track record of bringing up firmware on new silicon or hardware platforms, Familiarity with pre-silicon development

environments including emulators and FPGA prototypes

Experience with firmware performance tuning, memory optimization, and power management

Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and workflows

Understanding of low-level hardware interfaces and register-level programming

Ability to debug complex systems using hardware and software tools

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams

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