Software Engineer - 3D Vision & Perception

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a senior software engineer with strong C++ expertise to help design, build, and ship core 3D perception and input technologies used by millions of users. You will work closely with CVML researchers and engineers to develop world-class perception, spatial input, and 3D tracking software.

The role focuses on building, integrating, and maintaining complex real-time systems within a large production software stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong C++ skills, including modern C++.
• Experience breaking down large problems and delivering robust solutions.
• Curiosity about new technologies and flexibility to work across different layers of the software stack.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with CVML researchers and engineers to develop world-class perception, spatial input, and 3D tracking software.
• The role focuses on building, integrating, and maintaining complex real-time systems within a large production software stack.
• As a member of a fast-paced team, you have the unique opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight millions of users.

Skills

C++

Modern C++

3D perception

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Swift

Apple tooling

GPU deployment

Job description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build or service we create 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! We are a team of computer vision and machine learning (CVML) engineers building real-time 3D perception and input systems for future Apple products. We are looking for a senior software engineer with strong C++ expertise and experience developing performance-critical systems, ideally in 3D perception, robotics, or AR/VR. In this role, you will help design, build, and ship core 3D perception and input technologies used by millions of users.

Description

You will work closely with CVML researchers and engineers to develop world-class perception, spatial input, and 3D tracking software. The role focuses on building, integrating, and maintaining complex real-time systems within a large production software stack. As a member of a fast-paced team, you have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of people every day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong C++ skills, including modern C++
• Experience breaking down large problems and delivering robust solutions
• Curiosity about new technologies and flexibility to work across different layers of the software stack

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with iOS or visionOS development, including Swift and Apple tooling
• Proven track record of shipping products or contributing to open-source projects
• Experience deploying algorithms to GPUs or other hardware accelerators
• Strong engineering rigor, communication, and collaboration skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities