Senior Real-Time Rendering Engine Engineer for Maps

Apple; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Senior Rendering Engine Software Engineer to enhance Apple Maps rendering by developing features across our platforms. You'll drive performance improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding visual experiences.

The role focuses on optimizing real-time rendering and pioneering new algorithms, requiring a solid background in 3D graphics and C++. Join a team that's transforming how millions navigate and explore.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience building real-time 3D rendering applications.
• Mastery of writing C++ that is safe, performant, readable.
• Experience with modern graphics APIs and shading languages.
• Ability to use 3D geometry and linear algebra to solve graphics problems.
• Experience with multi-threaded engine architectures.
• Methodical debugging mindset with problem-solving instincts.
• Effective communication skills for complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Maps rendering features and technologies.
• Partner with HI and Cartography teams to design visual experiences.
• Drive long-term technical strategy for rendering and Maps experiences.
• Contribute to decisions balancing visual quality with platform constraints.
• Optimize rendering performance across diverse hardware ecosystems.
• Evolve team culture through architecture and code reviews.

Skills

Real-time 3D rendering applications

C++ programming

Modern graphics APIs

3D geometry and linear algebra

Multi-threaded engine architectures

Debugging

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Feature ownership

Education

BA/BS in a relevant field

Tools

Metal

Vulkan

Direct3D 12

WebGPU

Job description

Apple is seeking a Senior Rendering Engine Software Engineer to enhance Apple Maps rendering by developing features across our platforms. You'll drive performance improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding visual experiences.

The role focuses on optimizing real-time rendering and pioneering new algorithms, requiring a solid background in 3D graphics and C++. Join a team that's transforming how millions navigate and explore.