Apple · 3 weeks ago
Junior UI Compositing Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$127K/yr - $221K/yrApple's Compositing, Color, and Display Software organization provides the graphics software foundation for all of Apple's innovative products. The Junior UI Compositing Engineer will contribute to the core compositing infrastructure, focusing on performance optimization, system features implementation, and collaboration with various teams to enhance compositing systems across Apple platforms.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to core compositing infrastructure across different areas of the team
Work on performance optimization including frame scheduling and display coordination
Help implement system features across Apple platforms
Learn about input handling and event processing systems
Help maintain and improve critical platform code
Debug compositing issues with support from senior engineers
Learn to work with codebases across different Apple platforms
Gain exposure to advanced display technologies and hardware capabilities
Collaborate with and learn from GPU driver teams, Display teams, and Metal framework engineers
Develop skills navigating large, complex codebases across different technical domains
Write clear, well-documented code and participate in team code reviews
Build your expertise in compositing, systems programming, and hardware coordination
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and operating systems concepts
Ability to write code in at least one lower-level language like C, C++, or similar (from coursework or projects)
Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments and using command-line tools
Some experience with debugging (even from school projects or internships)
Enthusiasm for learning complex systems and new technologies
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Willingness to learn and improve through mentorship and code reviews
Collaborative mindset and ability to work well with others
Adaptability and interest in working across different technical areas
Preferred
Hands-on experience with C, C++, or Objective-C (from internships, projects, or coursework)
Exposure to concepts like memory management, threading, or concurrency
Basic understanding of graphics systems, display technologies, or hardware-software interaction
Experience using profiling or debugging tools
Coursework or projects involving operating systems, compilers, or low-level programming
Familiarity with debuggers like lldb or gdb, or profiling tools like Instruments
Experience developing on macOS, iOS, or other Apple platforms
Personal or academic projects that involved systems programming
Curiosity about how hardware and software work together
Interest in performance optimization or system-level programming
Track record of learning new technical concepts quickly
Willingness to work across different technical areas and problem domains
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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Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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