Metal API & Shader Instrumentation Engineer, Graphics, Game and ML

The successful candidate is a critical thinker capable of envisioning the optimal way to leverage upcoming GPU features while also looking for opportunities to blend the best ideas from inside/outside of Apple to improve the Metal API. They can apply their software engineering skills to design and implement clear, flexible APIs to expose these features as well as deliver validation and testing plans that provide strong confidence in the robustness and quality of the implementation.

Design new Metal API to meet the varying requirements of stakeholders inside/outside Apple
Implement Metal software features, delivering robust, maintainable and extendable code
Develop API and/or shader validation to help internal and external developers use Metal features
Extend and improve API testing to ensure correct behavior of new and existing Metal API

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related technical field; or equivalent experience
Practical experience in modern GPU programming using Metal, DirectX, and/or Vulkan
Knowledge of Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and CPU/GPU programming
Proven experience shipping software written in C, C++ and/or Objective-C programming languages

Recent experience with modern rendering techniques like ray tracing
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and accelerating them on the GPU
Experience in developing OS, systems, frameworks and/or game middleware software
Familiarity with Apple framework and API design patterns

The Metal Frameworks team is directly responsible for the Metal APIs used by both internal and external clients to interface with the powerful Apple Silicon GPU on all Apple platforms, from the smallest Apple Watch to the largest Mac Pro and everything in between. The team collaborates closely with GPU driver, compiler, ecosystem, tooling, and platform OS teams to deliver the best possible Metal developer experience, as well as internal client teams wishing to leverage the computational power of the GPU.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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