AR/VR Software Development Engineer

Full-Time

Cupertino, California, United States

$172,931 - $214,500/yr

Summary:

Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined, and now, can’t imagine living without. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Description:

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Build high-performance interactive 3D simulation software for the core foundational platform of Apple’s most advanced technologies, including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Develop prototypes using state-of-the-art technology. Work closely with Apple’s Human Interface design team to define the next generation of computing. Understand 3D applications and work closely with artists, designers, and engineers to define and prove new application concepts. Author functional unit and integration tests for corresponding software features to prevent regressions. Debug complex software bugs and regressions using debugging tools like lldb. Analyze and optimize non-performant rendering and simulation systems for multiple platforms. Utilize GIT-based workflows (via stash, GitHub) for code development. 40 hours/week. 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 $172,931 - $214,500/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Nice-to-have:

Timezone: CET (+/- 3 hours);
Azure certifications in Cloud development and architecture would be a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Experience and/or education must include:
Software development using C/C++ to develop core framework functionality.
Using GIT-based workflows (via stash, GitHub) for code development.
3D Graphics stack and linear algebra knowledge to develop 3d software features.
Debugging software and graphics-related software problems.
Utilizing 3d authoring pipelines for API integration points for content creation.
Experience with real-time ECS based game engine development.
Practical knowledge of shader code (HLSL, GLSL) development and optimization.