Spatial AI Prototyping Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a visionary Prototyping Engineer in Cupertino to push the boundaries of spatial computing, AI-driven prototyping, and computational photography.

You will craft high-fidelity simulations that inform next‑gen sensors and cameras, bridging software and hardware with an artistic, cinematographic approach. You will help translate insights from simulations into concrete hardware specs, tackle embodied AI challenges, and accelerate prototyping using modern AI workflows within the

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to accelerate software development and rapid prototyping by integrating AI coding assistants and automation.
• Deep understanding of optical physics and real-world camera characteristics to ensure synthetic data and simulations mirror hardware.
• Strong foundation in real-time computer graphics and novel view synthesis with an eye for lighting and cinematography.

Skills

AI prototyping

Real-time graphics

Cameras/optics understanding

Sensor data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Swift

Metal

RealityKit

visionOS

Motion capture pipelines

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking a visionary Prototyping Engineer in Cupertino to push the boundaries of spatial computing, AI-driven prototyping, and computational photography.

You will craft high-fidelity simulations that inform next‑gen sensors and cameras, bridging software and hardware with an artistic, cinematographic approach. You will help translate insights from simulations into concrete hardware specs, tackle embodied AI challenges, and accelerate prototyping using modern AI workflows within the