Systems Frameworks Engineer, Vision Products Group

Apple; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple discretionary stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Systems Frameworks Engineer for the Vision Products Group. You will design and implement cross-device frameworks and APIs, enabling connected experiences across Apple platforms, from FaceTime to AR/VR features.

The role emphasizes performance, security, and privacy while shaping the foundation for future devices. You will work on distributed systems, real-time multimedia processing, and AI workloads, collaborating with multiple teams to deliver scalable

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing software frameworks and APIs.
• Solid understanding of network programming.
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, QUIC).
• Interest in multimedia, AI/ML, or distributed systems.
• Experience with mobile device and embedded development.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills (Swift / C++).
• BS or equivalent in CS/CE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and scale frameworks and daemons enabling cross-device experiences.
• Leverage networking, multimedia, AI/ML, and distributed computing to enable new capabilities.
• Contribute across the stack from systems software to applications.
• Maintain high code quality with attention to detail.
• Build projects from ground up, define scope, and prototype optimal solutions.
• Engage in architecture discussions, own design choices, and deliver optimized code.
• Explore new ideas and rapid prototypes to influence product roadmap.

Skills

Networking

Object-oriented programming (Swift / C

Distributed systems

Gen AI coding tools

Multimedia processing

Real-time transport

Mobile/embedded development

Education

BS or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Systems Frameworks Engineer, Vision Products Group

Sunnyvale, California, United States Software and Services

The Software Architecture team within the Vision Products Group is composed of architects and system software experts who are building the foundational technologies for a diverse set of revolutionary experiences, including FaceTime, Spatial Personas, Mac Virtual Display, Siri, and more. Our charter involves the entire product lifecycle, from initial hardware ideation through final release, with a focus on developing the frameworks that power some of our most beloved features. We are seeking an exceptional software engineer to help architect and implement cross-device frameworks and APIs for our platforms. This engineer will enhance the capabilities and performance of Vision products through the development of distributed systems and frameworks with a broad range of applications, including distributed AIML and real-time multimedia processing and transport. If you’re excited by building the foundations for new and ground-breaking capabilities that will take our platforms to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

Description

We are looking for a motivated individual to help build frameworks to enable a new class of networked services and applications that will define the future of connected experiences on our platforms. The ideal candidate should possess solid programming skills and demonstrate a strong interest in developing foundational frameworks and APIs. You will have the opportunity to apply and expand your knowledge of networking and systems programming while working alongside an experienced team to develop innovative approaches to multimedia streaming, distributed AI workloads, and computer vision based applications. We are seeking someone with networking expertise, in addition to interest or experience in at least one of the following fields: real-time media compression and transport, AIML, or distributed systems. In this role, you will contribute to building performant solutions while balancing system tradeoffs such as power consumption, latency, and computational efficiency, all while maintaining our high standards for privacy, security, and exceptional user experience. In addition to work on framework development, this role also offers the unique opportunity to prototype new services and applications, as well as deep collaboration with other teams throughout Apple.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and scale frameworks and daemons that enable devices to connect and work together in order to enable a range of new experiences
• Leverage skills in networking, multimedia, AIML, and/or distributed computing to realize new cross device capabilities.
• Contribute throughout the stack, from systems software layers up to the application
• Demonstrate a high bar for code quality and attention to detail
• Build projects from the ground up, define and manage scope, and experiment to determine and deliver the best technical solutions
• Engage in architecture discussions, take ownership, articulate design choices, and deliver highly optimized code in performance-critical environments
• Explore uncharted domains, champion new ideas, and build rapid prototypes that help influence the product and feature roadmap

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of developing software frameworks and APIs
• Solid understanding of network programming
• Knowledgable about network protocols and frameworks (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, QUIC)
• Interest in multimedia, AIML, and/or distributed systems
• Exposure to mobile device and embedded development
• Knowledgable about system level programming concepts
• Strong command of object-oriented programming (Swift / C++ preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with Gen AI coding tools. Demonstrated ability to use them for design, code generation, and debugging
• BS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multimedia, AIML, or computer vision
• Experience or interest in real-time media transport (e.g. WebRTC)
• Experience or interest in AR/VR applications
• Experience with iOS / macOS application development

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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