Apple · 2 months ago
Systems Framework Engineer - Apple Vision Pro
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
3+ years expApple is a leader in innovation and technology, seeking a passionate system architect for the Systems Frameworks team within the Vision Products Group. The role involves architecting low-power, latency-critical system frameworks for the Apple Vision Pro, collaborating with teams to create seamless spatial computing experiences while managing complex system-level challenges.
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Responsibilities
Architect elegant solutions to complex system-level challenges
Make critical decisions about power/performance trade-offs that directly affect user experience
Design intelligent resource management policies that enable the system to gracefully adapt to varying conditions
Collaborate with teams across Apple to establish system policies that balance ambitious feature requirements with real-world constraints
Architect low-power latency-critical system frameworks that make intelligent runtime decisions about resource allocation, thermal management, and feature availability
Develop sophisticated algorithms that prioritize visual fidelity over battery life and scale back non-critical features to maintain core functionality
Seamlessly transition between performance states without disrupting the user's immersion
Work with cutting-edge spatial computing hardware, partnering with silicon, firmware, and application teams to optimize system performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Computer Science or similar field, and a minimum 3 years of industry experience with a track record of successful projects
Proficiency in writing production-quality C/C++ code with deep understanding of system-level programming (Objective-C and Swift a plus)
Deep understanding of operating system fundamentals and proven track record of system architectural decisions that balance competing constraints
Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Track record of cross-functional collaboration with hardware, firmware, system software and application teams to deliver system-wide optimizations
Expertise in multi-threading, concurrent processing, software performance and optimization
Hands-on experience profiling, analyzing, and optimizing software systems for both performance and power efficiency
Knowledge of modern mobile/embedded SoCs - Understanding of CPU/GPU/ANE architectures, memory hierarchies, and power domains
A strong sense of responsibility, and an obsession with quality and details
Self-directed problem solver with motivation to quickly learn new domains and technical skillsets, analyze complex system software issues and crashes
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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