Creative Intelligence Software Engineer - Camera and Photos
at Apple
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States of America
Compensation
$150k–$278k USD
Type
full time
Posted
3 months ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=800
Posted $278k · in the market band
Posting health
Aging · 65- ·Open 98 days
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Job description
Apple's Camera & Photos Edit Foundation team is looking for an experienced software engineer with a proven track record of shipping high-quality software to join an expanding
team building the next generation of image and video editing features across Photos, and beyond.
You bring solid experience integrating complex algorithms and frameworks into production-quality software, sound problem-solving and architectural judgment, and strong
collaboration and communication skills, along with a passion for designing high-quality software.
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Object-oriented analysis and design experience
C / C++ / Objective-C / Swift experience
Experience with performance analysis and optimization techniques
Experience with image or video processing technologies
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving development environment
Experience with image and video processing applications, methodologies, and best practices
Experience with Metal or other GPU programming frameworks
Experience with on-device or applied ML techniques and paradigms
Interest in visual media, graphics, and/or photography
Creative mindset
Experience shipping client-facing apps
iPhone is the most popular camera in the world, and the Edit Foundation team is focused on integrating the features and algorithms that turn what it captures into something
extraordinary. We bring together computer vision, image processing, and machine learning into the exciting experiences that define digital photography today — Cinematic HDR
video, Photographic Styles, and generative editing in the Photos app, as featured in multiple keynotes at WWDC.
We build the frameworks and core layers that power these experiences — the abstractions the rest of Photos, and teams beyond it, build on — while integrating new algorithms, from
classical image processing to on-device ML and generative models, to define what comes next. You'll have real ownership over how these features and algorithms come together into
a coherent, best-in-class experience.
Our software runs on every iPhone shipped — we're looking for engineers who want that scale of impact.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
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