Apple · 2 weeks ago
UI Performance and Power - Senior Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
5+ years expApple's Compositing, Color, and Display Software organization provides the graphics software foundation for all of Apple's innovative products, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac and Apple Watch. The role involves analyzing and optimizing graphics compositing performance to enhance user experience and developing tools for performance analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Analyze and optimize performance of UI rendering and compositing systems across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac platforms
Develop tools and automation for performance analysis, profiling, and regression detection
Debug complex performance issues across multi-layered graphics and compositing systems
Partner with UI/Media Framework teams, HI designers, and app developers to optimize UI experiences
Collaborate with Metal graphics framework and OS teams to leverage platform capabilities
Influence power and performance management policies balancing responsiveness with battery life
Provide data-driven insights to inform technical decisions and future roadmaps
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in software development, including software release and integration processes
Strong experience with performance analysis, optimization, and profiling techniques
Hands-on experience with real-time rendering and computer graphics
Strong foundational understanding of Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and CPU/GPU programming
Strong C/C++ programming and systems-level development
Proven debugging skills for complex, multi-layered systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience with Metal or modern graphics APIs (DirectX, Vulkan)
Experience with Mac or iOS application development using Swift or Objective-C
Knowledge of power management and battery-life analysis techniques
Experience with memory footprint analysis and optimizations
Experience developing performance analysis tools and automation frameworks
Experience with automated performance testing and regression analysis systems
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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10001+ employees
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Funding
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