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Senior Software Engineer: Spatial Media - Apple Vision Pro

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jan 2025

💰 $312,200/yr($175,800/yr – $312,200/yr)

About the role

Summary

Posted: Jan 22, 2025

Role Number:200587909

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. The Vision Products Group (VPG) is looking for a senior level Spatial Media Software Engineer to help us push the limits of the next generation of Spatial capture and playback. This team is working at the intersection of media and graphics, with some of Apple’s most advanced technologies including spatial computing, augmented reality (AR), ARKit, RealityKit, and Metal, to create ground-breaking new products. As a member of our creative organization, you will have the uniquely rewarding opportunity to craft future products that will delight and inspire millions of people every single day.

Description

We are a team of experts in multimedia processing and computer graphics, seeking a motivated individual to join us in building and enhancing the frameworks that drive next-generation spatial photo and video experiences on Apple Vision Pro. As a Spatial Media Engineer, your work will involve the following: * Prototyping next generation media algorithms for existing and future products. * Leveraging expertise in real-time rendering and GPU optimization as well as a strong understanding of parallel computing to enhance graphics performance. * Implementing spatial media processing features using a combination of GPU, CPU, and neural coprocessor components. Collaborating with other engineers to deliver a feature that is both qualitatively striking and performant. * Drive next generation media formats and efficient asset streaming and loading in interactive applications. * Working on a shipping and complex media processing system with stringent runtime and power constraints. * Presenting results clearly and discussing algorithms both quantitatively and qualitative.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of experience in software engineering
B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering OR equivalent degree OR equivalent experience
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: C/C++, Objective-C
Deep knowledge of GPU architecture and experience in at least one major graphics API: e.g. Metal, OpenGL, DirectX, etc.
Strong understanding of 3D mathematics and geometry
Extensive experience with image and video formats and processing
Highly skilled in problem-solving and analytical thinking
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Success shipping media products involving image and video processing, video capture/playback, or media processing pipeline is a plus
Expertise in ray tracing, real-time rendering, GPU optimization, and asset compression
Proficient in 3D asset formats, shader programming, and automated tool development for seamless asset processing and optimization
Familiarity with AR/VR technologies
Experience with iOS / macOS development
Familiarity with novel view synthesis technologies is a plus

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