Apple · 14 hours ago
AR/VR, Software Development Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$162K/yr - $286K/yr
3+ years expApple is a company that values individual imaginations and fosters innovation through diversity. They are seeking a Systems Framework Engineer to design and develop critical framework features that power real-time experiences across Apple's product ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet demanding performance requirements.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Design and implement framework features that enable customer-facing capabilities on visionOS, iOS, and macOS platforms
Develop code using C/C++, Objective-C, and/or Swift
Create architectural RFCs that describe how product features operate and guide the team in developing framework features
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand requirements and deliver optimized solutions
Triage and prioritize incoming issues based on metrics including MTBF, client team impact, user experience, and test coverage
Evaluate tradeoffs between different technical approaches and provide guidance on optimal solutions for complex problems
Optimize system performance to meet critical KPIs for latency, jitter, and resource utilization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or 3 years of equivalent work experience
Strong foundation in operating systems fundamentals including process management, memory management, inter-process communication, concurrent programming, and synchronization primitives
Proficiency in C/C++ programming for systems-level development
Experience with debugging tools such as gdb or lldb
Ability to analyze system performance and identify bottlenecks
Preferred
Deep understanding of computer architecture and hardware-software interaction
Experience with resource-constrained Embedded Systems development, and delivering performance-critical features in production systems
Knowledge of real-time systems design principles and scheduling algorithms
Background in safety-critical systems development and verification
Experience with AR/VR systems, spatial computing, or graphics pipelines
iOS or macOS development experience using system frameworks
Proficiency in Objective-C or Swift for platform development
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
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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