AR/VR Software Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Apple; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate AR/VR Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on advancing Spatial Computing technologies, contributing to ARKit and visionOS development. You will engage in system profiling, optimization, and architectural design, collaborating with teams to enhance performance across platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that delights millions globally. If you are eager to push the boundaries of AR/VR and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Stock Options

Medical/Dental Coverage

Retirement Plans

Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 2 years of industry experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ARKit, visionOS, and iOS development.
• Perform performance analysis and optimization of ARKit features.

Skills

Objective-C

C++

C

Swift

Performance Optimization

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Computer Science

Tools

visionOS

iOS

macOS

Job description

AR/VR Software Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Department: Machine Learning and AI

Summary

Posted: May 08, 2025

Role Number: 200603774

Are you passionate about advancing the future of Spatial Computing, Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies? Are you excited to collaborate across Apple’s ecosystem, building frameworks used by developers and internally by visionOS? Do you enjoy understanding and optimizing complex systems for top performance?

The ARKit team develops core functionalities for Augmented Reality on Apple platforms. We seek a motivated engineer to contribute to next-generation technologies, focusing on system profiling and optimization, architectural design, and feature implementation. Join us and help delight millions worldwide with innovative products.

About Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that blends digital content with physical space, enabling new ways to connect and interact.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of ARKit, visionOS, and iOS development.
• Perform performance analysis and optimization of ARKit features across platforms.
• Design and implement architecture and frameworks for developer APIs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to review code and architectural designs, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, with at least 2 years of industry experience.
• Proficiency in Objective-C, C++, and/or C; Swift is a plus.
• Experience with visionOS, iOS, and/or macOS system libraries and frameworks.
• Experience profiling and optimizing system performance and memory.
• Experience in designing and implementing interfaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in multi-threading and concurrent processing, both software and hardware.
• Experience debugging complex systems and optimizing performance.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Responsibility, attention to detail, and quality obsession.
• Knowledge of AI/ML models and Computer Vision is a bonus.

Pay & Benefits

Base pay ranges from $143,100 to $264,200, depending on skills and experience. Additional benefits include stock options, medical/dental coverage, retirement plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Learn more at Apple Benefits.

Note: Benefits are subject to eligibility and other terms.

Equal Opportunity & Legal Notices

Apple is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics. Learn about your EEO rights.

We participate in E-Verify and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. We are a drug-free workplace and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws. Specific legal notices apply in certain locations.