Apple
Embedded Firmware Engineer - Image Signal Processor (ISP)
On site · Cupertino, California, United States; San Diego, California, United States
Employer posted October 23, 2026
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What the role needs
- 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
From the employer
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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