Embedded Firmware Engineer - Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Apple· Consumer Technology· Oct 23, 2026 · 3d ago
Cupertino, California, United States · San Diego, California, United States
In office
Full-time
Mid
$150K–$278K
3+ years exp
Job description
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 .
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++
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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Keywords to mirror
machine learningai
- Platform
- apple
- Effort
- medium