AR/VR Software Platform Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Summary
Posted: Feb 24, 2025
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200592569

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

Description
Are you passionate about advancing the future of Spatial Computing, Augment Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies? Are you eager to develop software platforms that empower novel user experiences in artificial intelligence (AI)? Are you excited by the prospect of integrating AI experiences to expand the capabilities of AR/VR and Spatial Computing?

As a valued member of our team, you will contribute in the following ways:
• Define, design, and develop software platforms that enable AI-driven experiences for Apple’s AR/VR technologies
• Understand the end-customer use cases, design, and develop software solutions to ensure they are tailored to enable the required experiences
• Develop early prototype software solutions in a simulation/emulation environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams at Apple, driving requirements and delivering the final solution
• Deliver shipping-quality software solutions
• Analyze and optimize the code to optimize its efficiency in terms of power and performance.
• Debug hard-to-reproduce issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
• BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or equivalent degree or relevant experience
• At least 5 years of experience developing and shipping software solutions
• Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Swift, Obj-C, C++, C
• Extensive understanding of operating system fundamentals (including memory management and concurrency)
• Creative critical thinking and debugging skills
• Excellent analytical, programming, and debugging skills
• Strong understanding of how code impacts power efficiency and performance of existing systems
• Experience building and shipping product code

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience debugging applications and libraries
• Deep understanding of iOS and/or macOS system libraries, frameworks, and technologies
• Expertise with Swift concurrency APIs
• Experience developing products based on ML / AI models

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

Pay & Benefits
• 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.

More
• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.

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