Apple · 6 days ago
Sr. Software Engineer - Systems u0026 Rendering Performance (Freeform), Vision Products Software
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $258K/yr
5+ years expApple is seeking a senior engineer for the visionOS Freeform team to enhance spatial experiences on Apple Vision Pro. The role focuses on rendering performance, frame pacing, and systems debugging, requiring collaboration with various teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
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Responsibilities
Investigating performance and power issues and driving high-impact fixes
Translating architectural direction into concrete execution
Influencing technical decisions through careful measurement and engineering judgment
Raising quality through code reviews, design discussions, and mentorship
Qualification
Required
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience shipping complex software, including performance-sensitive systems or applications
Strong experience with graphics, rendering, or UI composition on Apple platforms such as CoreAnimation, CoreGraphics, RealityKit, Metal, or related technologies
Demonstrated experience working on rendering pipelines, frame scheduling, and GPU/CPU coordination
Proven ability to profile, diagnose, and improve performance, responsiveness, and efficiency on iOS or visionOS
Experience debugging issues across layers including rendering, scheduling, memory, and I/O
Experience writing high-performance code in large codebases using Swift or Objective-C
Strong written and cross-functional communication skills
Preferred
Track record of shipping performance-critical features or significant rendering improvements in large established codebases
Experience improving frame pacing, latency, or responsiveness in interactive UI or graphics systems
Familiarity with profiling and debugging tools such as Instruments, Time Profiler, signposts, and system traces
Experience collaborating across teams to land cross-cutting systems changes
Interest in spatial computing, AR/VR technologies, or interactive graphics
Experience with Metal debugging, GPU analysis, or system-level performance investigations is a plus
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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