Job Details

AR/VE Software Development Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: May 22, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200604293

Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined, and now, can’t imagine living without. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Architect and program software features in support of 3D rendering and simulation engine development, including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Design and implement Application Program Interfaces (APIs) to promote easy adoption of 3D engine features. Author functional unit and integration tests for corresponding software features to prevent regressions. Debug complex software bugs and regressions using debugging tools like lldb. Analyze and optimize non-performant rendering and simulation systems for multiple platforms. Utilize GIT-based workflows (via stash, GitHub) for code development. Perform code review assessments and provide feedback of software developed by team members. Write technical documentation for corresponding software features and API using documentation frameworks such as Doxygen. Contribute to cross-functional development projects with internal and external developers. Develop prototypes at the state-of-the-art of technology to find the best experiences for our products. Follow agile and waterfall practices, including the use of task planning and tracking software. Work closely with Apple's Human Interface design team to define the next generation of computing. Work closely with artists, designers, and engineers to define and prove new application concepts. 40 hours/week. 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 $147,713 - $214,500/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:

• Experience with complex hierarchical data structures used for rendering and optimized LOD systems.

• Software development using C/C++ to develop core frameworks functionality.

• Experience with efficient data streaming and multi-threaded optimization techniques for improved rendering performance.

• Experience with GIT-based workflows (via stash and GitHub) for code development.

• 3D Graphics stack and linear algebra to develop 3D software features.

• Debugging software and graphics-related software problems.

• Utilizing 3D authoring pipelines for API integration points for content creation.

• Writing software routines for cross-process communication and network synchronization.

• Experience converting data between coordinate systems and mitigations for potential data precision issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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