AR/VR Software Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

AR/VR Software Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Are you passionate about advancing the future of Spatial Computing, Augment Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies? Are you excited to collaborate with teams across Apple's ecosystem, building frameworks used by developers and even visionOS internally? Are you driven by the challenge of understanding and improving complex systems while simultaneously optimizing critical components for top performance? The ARKit team delivers core functionality that empowers Augmented Reality on Apple platforms. We are seeking a motivated, self-driven engineer to play a central role in the delivery of our next generation of technologies. Your key responsibilities will include actively profiling and seeking out system optimizations, while contributing to architectural design and implementation of our future features. As a member of our organization, you will have the uniquely rewarding opportunity to contribute to Apple's products, delighting and inspiring millions of people every single day. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Computer Science or similar field, and a minimum 2 years of industry experience with a track record of successful projects
• Proficiency in Obj-C, C++ and/or C. Proficiency in Swift is a bonus.
• Experience using of visionOS, iOS and/or macOS system libraries, frameworks, and technologies
• Experience profiling and optimizing performance and/or memory
• Experience designing and implementing interfaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in multi-threading and concurrent processing, especially in both software and hardware
• Experience optimizing and debugging complex systems
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and effective communication, both written and verbal with technical and non-technical cross-functional teams
• A strong sense of responsibility, and an obsession with quality and details
• Understanding of AI/ML models and/or Computer Vision is a bonus

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.