Realtime Rendering and Graphics Software Engineer

evelop algorithms and techniques that provide a spectacular Maps user-experience across a range of use-cases and applications. You will help craft a next-generation graphics engine and work closely with our design team to deliver outstanding interactive graphics experiences.

","responsibilities":"Define & Execute Performance Strategy: Design and implement a comprehensive performance testing strategy for our rendering engine, targeting metrics like frame rate, latency, memory, and power across all platforms.

Drive Data-Driven Insights: Analyze performance data to identify trends, isolate regressions, and provide actionable insights. Your analysis will be crucial in prioritizing optimization efforts.

Build & Evolve Tooling: Enhance our performance testing frameworks and automation pipelines to ensure our testing is scalable, reliable, and repeatable.

Partner with Engineering: Work directly with graphics engineers to diagnose performance issues using profiling tools, interpret performance captures, and validate optimization fixes.

Communicate Impact: Create and maintain clear dashboards and reports that translate raw performance data into a clear narrative for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD in CS or related technical field

Experience developing interactive 3D engines on mobile platforms like iOS, Android or Linux

Familiarity with AR/VR rendering technologies

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS and 5 years working on 3D realtime rendering applications

High proficiency in writing safe, performant C++ code

Knowledge of the graphics pipeline, modern rendering techniques, and image processing

Experience with modern graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, Direct3D 12, WebGPU) and shading languages (MSL, HLSL, GLSL, WGSL)

Ability to solve problems in 3D geometry using linear algebra

Experience with all stages of software development, from prototyping to performance optimization

Solid debugging and problem-solving skills

Outstanding teamwork and communication skills

Passionate about owning and refining features

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Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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