Sr. Software Engineer - Apple Vision Pro Developer Ecosystem, Vision Products Group

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 181,100 - 318,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for the Vision Products Group in San Francisco, focusing on the Apple Vision Pro Developer Ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in software development for Apple platforms and strong skills in Swift and Objective-C. Responsibilities include collaborating with developers to create innovative visionOS experiences and enhancing Apple's APIs. The role offers a competitive salary between $181,100 and $318,400, alongside comprehensive benefits and opportunities for stock participation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Excellent coding skills in Swift or Objective-C.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with developers to solve complex technical problems.
• Publish sample apps on the Apple Developer website.
• Surface API gaps and frictions.
• Translate developer insights into actionable guidance.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

UIKit

AppKit

SwiftUI

3D content

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Tools

RealityKit

Reality Composer Pro

Blender

Maya

Job description

Sr. Software Engineer - Apple Vision Pro Developer Ecosystem, Vision Products Group

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Software and Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver 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.

Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us.

Description

In this role, you will work with both 3rd party developers and core engineering teams to enable the development of world‑class visionOS experiences. You will work directly with developers building for Apple Vision Pro, understand their needs, resolve/identify technical blockers, and support the creation of apps for Apple Vision Pro. You will also work with internal engineering teams to shape Apple’s APIs through the lens of real‑world developer needs. As an engineer on this team, you will have the opportunity to build the future of spatial computing for developers and users alike. The ideal candidate has a background developing software for Apple platforms using Swift and Objective‑C and extensive experience shipping apps for visionOS, iOS/iPadOS, or macOS. Experience with other frameworks/tools integral to building great apps for visionOS are desirable (RealityKit, SwiftUI, Reality Composer Pro) as is familiarity with 3D content or spatial computing concepts. Strong communication skills are essential, as is your ability to translate technical information to technical on non‑technical audiences. The ability to work independently whilst fostering collaborative relationships is important.

Responsibilities

• Working side by side with developers in‑person and remotely to solve complex technical problems
• Publishing sample apps on the Apple Developer website
• Surfacing API gaps and frictions
• Translating developer insights into actionable guidance for internal engineering teams
• Working cross‑functionally across Apple and the Vision Products Group

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science OR equivalent industry experience
• At least 5‑10 years of relevant industry experience
• Excellent coding skills in Swift or Objective‑C
• Experience with UIKit, AppKit, or SwiftUI
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to dive in and take ownership of a problem space; you will be treated as an expert and go‑to for your areas of support
• Ability to execute on a high‑level brief

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with 3D content and content creation tools like Reality Composer Pro, Blender, Maya, etc.
• Understanding of API design and implementation
• If other engineers turn to you when they have programming questions, or your answers on developer forums are consistently marked as “accepted”

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.