Software Engineer V

PTR Global; Cupertino (CA); Remote; USD 165,312 - 179,088; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an Animation Software Engineer to work on their custom animation rendering engine. This contract role involves adding features, profiling performance, and applying modern graphics techniques. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science and experience with GPU APIs such as Metal or OpenGL. Excellent communication skills and a passion for graphics are essential. The pay range for this position is between $120 and $130 per hour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with shaders (GLSL, HLSL, Metal shading language, etc.).
• Experience with CoreGraphics and CoreAnimation.
• Familiarity with computer graphics research (SIGGRAPH, GDC, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Adding new features to the Keynote animation engine.
• Profiling and optimizing performance of Keynote animations.
• Applying modern testing methodologies to animations.

Skills

Ability to visualize and implement high‑level animation and graphical concepts

Experience with Metal, OpenGL, WebGL, Vulkan, or similar GPU API

Excellent communication skills

Adaptable, quick learner

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Xcode

Instruments

Job description

Animation Software Engineer/Graphics Engineer V

Location: Cupertino, California - Remote

Duration: Contract

Job ID: 170702

Job Summary

Do you dream about seeing your graphics expertise shown off on a huge screen in front of an audience?

Do you want your work to be used to introduce the next innovative Client product?

Do you want the whole world—or even a small classroom—to say "ooh" when they see an animation you worked on?

If so, come join the Keynote team! Client is seeking an enthusiastic software engineer to help design, implement, and optimize new animations for our custom animation rendering engine.

It's a great opportunity to learn from a large team at Client, work in a huge codebase, and inspire millions of loyal customers.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to visualize and implement high‑level animation and graphical concepts
• Demonstrated experience with Metal, OpenGL, WebGL, Vulkan, or similar GPU API
• Experience with shaders (GLSL, HLSL, Metal shading language, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptable, quick learner

Responsibilities

• Adding new features to the Keynote animation engine
• Profiling and optimizing performance of Keynote animations using state‑of‑the‑art graphics techniques and research
• Keeping up with the latest best practices in graphics research and development
• Applying modern testing methodologies to a wide variety of animations and effects

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience/skills

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Familiarity with computer graphics research (SIGGRAPH, GDC, etc.)
• Development experience with macOS or iOS (Xcode, Instruments, etc.)
• Experience with CoreGraphics and CoreAnimation
• Experience with RealityKit, SceneKit, Unity, Unreal, or other high‑level 3D API
• Experience with low‑level media APIs (AVFoundation, VideoToolbox, etc.)
• Experience with Motion, After Effects, or other animation editing tools
• Experience with scripting, unit testing, and automated testing
• Deep knowledge of GPU architectures
• Artistic or design background

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Pay Range: $120-$130