AR/VR Software Platform Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Apple Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an AR/VR Software Platform Engineer, where you'll shape the future of spatial computing. This role focuses on creating innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences in augmented and virtual reality. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine how we interact with the digital world. If you're passionate about AI and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you. Embrace the chance to innovate and grow in an environment that values creativity and diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and shipping software solutions.
• Proficiency in Swift, Obj-C, C++, or C is essential.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop software platforms for AI-driven AR/VR experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Analyze and optimize code for efficiency and performance.

Skills

Swift

Obj-C

C++

C

Debugging Skills

Analytical Skills

Creative Critical Thinking

Education

BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Tools

iOS System Libraries

macOS System Libraries

Job description

AR/VR Software Platform Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Software and Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. 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.

Description

Are you passionate about advancing the future of Spatial Computing, Augment Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies? Are you eager to develop software platforms that empower novel user experiences in artificial intelligence (AI)? Are you excited by the prospect of integrating AI experiences to expand the capabilities of AR/VR and Spatial Computing?

As a valued member of our team, you will contribute in the following ways:

1. Define, design, and develop software platforms that enable AI-driven experiences for Apple’s AR/VR technologies.
2. Understand the end-customer use cases, design, and develop software solutions to ensure they are tailored to enable the required experiences.
3. Develop early prototype software solutions in a simulation/emulation environment.
4. Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams at Apple, driving requirements and delivering the final solution.
5. Deliver shipping-quality software solutions.
6. Analyze and optimize the code to optimize its efficiency in terms of power and performance.
7. Debug hard-to-reproduce issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or equivalent degree or relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience developing and shipping software solutions.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Swift, Obj-C, C++, C.
• Extensive understanding of operating system fundamentals (including memory management and concurrency).
• Creative critical thinking and debugging skills.
• Excellent analytical, programming, and debugging skills.
• Strong understanding of how code impacts power efficiency and performance of existing systems.
• Experience building and shipping product code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience debugging applications and libraries.
• Deep understanding of iOS and/or macOS system libraries, frameworks, and technologies.
• Expertise with Swift concurrency APIs.
• Experience developing products based on ML / AI models.

Additional Requirements

• 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
• Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.