Sr. AR/VR Realtime Rendering and Graphics Software Engineer - RealityKit, Vision Products Software

Apple; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a senior graphics engineer in Sunnyvale, California, to architect and implement cutting-edge graphics features and APIs. You will analyze and optimize rendering pipelines while mentoring engineering teams in a collaborative environment.

The role demands extensive experience in 3D rendering, strong skills in C++, and a passion for quality and excellence in all aspects of your work.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience with 3D rendering applications.
• Proven experience in engineering team leadership.
• Strong proficiency in C++ for safe and performant coding.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement graphics features and APIs.
• Analyze and optimize the rendering pipeline.
• Lead peer reviews and mentor engineers.

Skills

C++ programming

3D rendering applications

Graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, Direct3D 12, WebGPU)

Shading languages (MSL, HLSL, GLSL, WGSL)

Problem-solving in 3D geometry

Teamwork and communication

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Architect & implement cutting‑edge graphics features and APIs that enable immersive and highly visual experiences.
• Analyze and eliminate bottlenecks in the rendering pipeline, ensuring consistent frame‑rate within thermal and power constraints.
• Create comprehensive test suites in partnership with QA and engineering teams, guaranteeing reliability across the ecosystem.
• Lead peer reviews of architecture, API design, and code changes, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Collaborate closely with technical artists, human‑interface designers, and cross‑Apple teams to translate creative concepts into production‑ready technology.
• Lead, mentor, and coach engineers across all experience levels, fostering their technical growth and promoting a culture of quality and excellence.
• Turn pioneering graphics research into production‑ready solutions that power RealityKit.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 10 years working on 3D realtime rendering applications
• Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams, including mentoring and developing engineers
• Demonstrated technical leadership, including setting technical direction, driving architectural decisions, and leading design and code reviews
• High proficiency in writing safe, performant C++ code
• Knowledge of the graphics pipeline, modern rendering techniques, and image processing
• Experience with modern graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, Direct3D 12, WebGPU) and shading languages (MSL, HLSL, GLSL, WGSL)
• Ability to solve problems in 3D geometry using linear algebra
• Experience with all stages of software development, from prototyping to performance optimization
• Solid debugging and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding teamwork and communication skills
• Passionate about owning and refining features
• Experience mentoring or leading cross‑functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in CS or related technical field
• Experience developing modern day rendering pipelines in 3D engines
• 3D Game development experience with shipped titles
• Familiarity with AR/VR rendering technologies
• Experience with Technical and People Leadership across multiple projects