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Camera Framework Tooling Engineer - Photo Capture, Camera & Photos

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$129.3K – $225.3K/yr
Location
Cupertino, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's

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Summary

iPhone is the most popular camera in the world, with billions of photos taken every year. The seamless integration of software and hardware has led to features like Night Mode, Live Photos, Apple ProRAW, SmartHDR, Portrait Mode, and many others, which deliver magical experiences that surprise and delight our customers! The Camera Framework Tooling team in Camera & Photos provides software tools to enable photo/video data collection, image quality assessment and tuning, imaging algorithm development etc. We also work closely with the Camera Framework team. The Camera Framework team is at the heart of the camera capture stack, and provides the camera foundation APIs and underlying real-time multithreaded media pipeline powering clients like iOS’s built-in Camera application, thousands of third-party applications, and even AR-based experiences. As an engineer working on the Camera Framework tooling team, you'll be developing Camera Software tools based on the Camera Capture API. You will also be working side-by-side with the world-class engineers that built iPhone’s camera to what it is today, and build new great camera capabilities spanning the universe of Apple devices. Whenever you see a “Shot on iPhone” billboard, you see our work; it could be your work too. Come help make the most popular camera in the world even better. Come make your dent in the universe!

Description

If you consider yourself an engaging and highly collaborative engineer with excellent communication skills, and are comfortable in a dynamic environment, we feel we have a rewarding opportunity for you. We are looking for a strong software engineer to help implement our Camera framework tools. Understanding of real-time systems behavior, concurrent processing, and performance- and memory-sensitive environments is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

0-3 years of software development experience.
Excelled in relevant coursework in computer architecture, collaborative software engineering, algorithms, and/or computer graphics.
Proficient in Objective-C, C, or C++
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in concurrency, real-time systems, memory- and performance-sensitive systems a plus.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate clearly while working on multiple projects.
Passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways.
Focus on details that are meaningful to our customers.
A bias for action.

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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. 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.