Apple · 4 hours ago
RealityKit Video Pipeline Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$181K/yr - $272K/yr
5+ years expApple is shaping the future of spatial computing by building revolutionary rendering technologies for Apple Vision Pro and next-generation vision products. As a Video Pipeline Engineer on the RealityKit team, you'll architect and implement high-performance rendering systems that power immersive spatial media experiences.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement high-performance rendering pipelines for spatial photos, videos, and 3D media in RealityKit
Optimize GPU shaders and rendering algorithms to achieve exceptional visual quality and frame rates on Apple silicon
Build intuitive APIs that enable developers to seamlessly integrate spatial media into visionOS applications
Profile and debug complex rendering issues across the graphics stack using Instruments and GPU debugging tools
Prototype innovative rendering features for future vision products and evaluate emerging graphics technologies
Write comprehensive unit tests and performance benchmarks to ensure rendering quality and stability
Contribute to technical specifications and documentation for spatial media rendering capabilities
Mentor engineers and conduct code reviews to maintain exceptional engineering standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of professional experience in video rendering, media playback systems, or real-time graphics programming
Strong proficiency in C++ and shader programming languages (Metal Shading Language, GLSL, or HLSL)
Solid understanding of modern graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, or DirectX 12) and GPU architecture
Knowledge of video codecs, color spaces, and video decoding pipelines
Experience developing video rendering or playback systems with frame synchronization
Understanding of GPU texture management and efficient frame buffer handling
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex rendering issues
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or related field
7+ years of experience shipping video rendering features in high-profile consumer products
Expert knowledge of HDR video formats, wide color gamut workflows, and advanced tone mapping techniques
Deep experience with media frameworks such as AVFoundation, Core Media, or video encoding/decoding APIs
Proven track record optimizing video rendering for Apple silicon and GPU architectures
Experience with stereoscopic or multi-view video rendering for VR/AR applications
Knowledge of spatial video formats, immersive media standards, and 360-degree video playback
Familiarity with real-time compositing, visual effects, and post-processing pipelines
Published research or patents in video rendering, computational photography, or graphics
Experience with performance profiling tools like Instruments, RenderDoc, or similar GPU debuggers
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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