Software Engineering • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience shipping complex software, particularly in performance-sensitive systems or applications. Your strong background in graphics and rendering on Apple platforms, including CoreAnimation, CoreGraphics, and Metal, sets you apart. You have demonstrated experience working on rendering pipelines, frame scheduling, and GPU/CPU coordination, showcasing your ability to profile, diagnose, and improve performance, responsiveness, and efficiency.

You are skilled at translating architectural direction into concrete execution, influencing technical decisions through careful measurement and engineering judgment. Your commitment to quality is evident through your participation in code reviews, design discussions, and mentorship of junior engineers. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to tackle complex systems challenges across visionOS, iOS, and macOS.

Desirable

Experience with cross-layer systems debugging and a deep understanding of application behavior will be beneficial. Familiarity with system scheduling and memory management will enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will focus on delivering smooth, responsive, and power-efficient spatial experiences on Apple Vision Pro. You will work closely with platform and performance teams across Apple to investigate performance and power issues, driving high-impact fixes that translate real-world usage into durable, production-ready improvements. As the product and platform mature, your role will evolve, allowing you to contribute broadly to complex systems challenges.

You will be responsible for investigating application behavior, rendering performance, and system infrastructure. Your work will involve translating architectural direction into actionable tasks, influencing technical decisions through careful measurement and engineering judgment. You will also raise quality through code reviews and design discussions, ensuring that the team adheres to high standards of performance and efficiency.

Collaboration will be key as you work at the intersection of application behavior, rendering, and system infrastructure. You will engage with various teams to ensure that the rendering performance meets the high standards expected by Apple users. Your contributions will directly impact the user experience, making it essential to maintain a focus on quality and efficiency.

What we offer

Apple is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that shapes the future of spatial computing. The role offers a chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment, where mentorship and collaboration are encouraged. You will be part of a team that values innovation and strives to deliver exceptional products that enhance the user experience. While specific salary details are not mentioned, Apple is known for offering competitive compensation packages that reflect the expertise and contributions of its employees.