7 days ago
Responsibilities
- Develop and advance the real-time 3D graphics engine powering Apple Maps across Apple devices and the web.
- Create novel rendering algorithms and techniques for detailed geographic and immersive experiences.
- Build safe, performant, readable, and maintainable C++ software.
- Use 3D geometry and linear algebra to solve graphics problems.
- Work with multi-threaded engine architectures and synchronization.
- Collaborate with designers, cartographers, leadership, and cross-functional teams to deliver pixel-perfect features.
- Own shipped features through the software development lifecycle and optimize rendering performance.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree and at least five years of hands-on experience building real-time 3D rendering applications.
- Mastery of C++ for safe, performant, readable, and durable software.
- Experience with one or more modern graphics APIs, including Metal, Vulkan, Direct3D 12, or WebGPU.
- Experience with shading languages including MSL, HLSL, GLSL, or WGSL.
- Ability to apply 3D geometry and linear algebra to graphics problems.
- Experience with multi-threaded engine architectures and synchronization.
- Methodical debugging, tenacious problem-solving, clear communication, collaboration, and strong ownership.
- Preferred: experience shipping interactive rendering or game engines at scale for mobile platforms such as iOS, Android, or Linux.
- Preferred: experience across the full software development lifecycle, from design through optimized production code.
- Preferred: proficiency with GPU profiling tools and mobile performance optimization.
- Preferred: familiarity with AR/VR rendering technologies and immersive-environment challenges.
About Apple
Apple designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and services for consumers and professionals worldwide, including iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods, plus platforms like iOS/macOS and services such as the App Store, iCloud, Music, and TV+. Its business combines device sales with services and subscriptions and in-house silicon design. Founded in 1976, Apple is headquartered in Cupertino, California, and trades on NASDAQ as AAPL.