Firmware Release Engineer - Camera

Firmware Release Engineer - Camera

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Apple's Camera Firmware team is seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer with a strong focus on release process. In this role, you will contribute to the development of camera firmware for Apple's proprietary image signal processing pipeline, and play a key role in managing the firmware release lifecycle.

Description

This is a highly collaborative position where you will work closely with camera firmware developers, QA team, build team, and CI team to streamline our release process. You will be responsible for coordinating firmware changes, identifying and resolving regressions, and ensuring that firmware integrations proceed smoothly into the daily iOS/macOS/visionOS builds.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Camera ISP Firmware and QA teams to plan and execute release activities, ensuring smooth integration and delivery across firmware components.

Coordinate with firmware developers to manage release cycles—tracking code changes, resolving integration conflicts, and verifying that all inter-project dependencies are satisfied for each release.

Partner with the QA team to triage and debug firmware regressions during post-merge and pre-submission phases; perform root cause analysis and collaborate with developers to implement fixes.

Work closely with the Build and CI teams to manage and maintain software branches for multiple release milestones. Drive continuous improvements in release process, branching strategy, and version control workflows.

Contribute to camera prototyping projects, supporting both firmware development and release management.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.

Proficiency in C/C++.

Familiar with GIT or other version control system.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Understanding of multi-thread software and embedded RTOS system.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of camera technologies and image signal processing pipeline.

Familiarity with camera software stack.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.