Graphics Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You are an experienced Graphics Engineer with over 8 years of expertise in C++ and a solid understanding of systems architecture and modern graphics real-time rendering pipelines. Your hands-on experience in performance engineering allows you to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex performance issues effectively. You have a deep knowledge of low-level CPU/GPU programming and are familiar with various profiling tools such as Xcode Instruments, RenderDoc, and VTune. Your ability to communicate intricate performance analysis to diverse teams makes you a valuable asset in collaborative environments.

You possess a strong understanding of performance metrics, including frame rate, latency, memory, and power efficiency. Your experience with Metal and modern graphics APIs like Vulkan and DirectX equips you to tackle challenges in rendering pipelines. You are passionate about building efficient, responsive, and visually stunning experiences, and you thrive in environments where you can drive critical data and insights to guide engineering teams.

What you'll do

In this role, you will dive deep into Apple's rendering pipeline and system architectures, establishing performance baselines and solving complex performance issues. You will design and implement a comprehensive, automated power and performance regression testing strategy targeting critical metrics across all Maps platforms. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with engineering teams to build systems that prevent regressions before they happen, ensuring that the user experience remains seamless and visually appealing.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to communicate performance insights and guide improvements in rendering efficiency. Your role will involve hands-on performance engineering, focusing on optimizing CPU/GPU rendering pipelines and applications. You will also be responsible for mentoring junior engineers and sharing your expertise in performance analysis and optimization techniques.

What we offer

At Apple, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that impact millions of users worldwide. Join us in creating visually stunning experiences that redefine how users interact with Maps.