AR/VR Realtime Rendering and Graphics Software Engineer - RealityKit, Vision Products Software

As a core member of the RealityKit rendering team, you'll shape the future of real‑time 3‑D graphics on the Vision Pro and all Apple platforms. By inventing next‑generation rendering techniques, you'll stretch visual quality to its limits and open new possibilities for immersive experiences. As a technical leader on the team, you'll guide and mentor engineers, set technical direction, and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration. You'll work hand‑in‑hand with hardware engineers, low‑level graphics‑API experts, designers, and technical artists. Our primary responsibilities are delivering high‑quality and performant real‑time graphics features for developers to use throughout the Apple ecosystem.

Architect & implement cutting‑edge graphics features and APIs that enable immersive and highly visual experiences.
Analyze and eliminate bottlenecks in the rendering pipeline, ensuring consistent frame‑rate within thermal and power constraints.
Create comprehensive test suites in partnership with QA and engineering teams, guaranteeing reliability across the ecosystem.
Lead peer reviews of architecture, API design, and code changes, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Collaborate closely with technical artists, human‑interface designers, and cross‑Apple teams to translate creative concepts into production‑ready technology.
Lead, mentor, and coach engineers across all experience levels, fostering their technical growth and promoting a culture of quality and excellence.
Turn pioneering graphics research into production‑ready solutions that power RealityKit.

BS and 10 years working on 3D realtime rendering applications
Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams, including mentoring and developing engineers
Demonstrated technical leadership, including setting technical direction, driving architectural decisions, and leading design and code reviews
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

MS or PhD in CS or related technical field
Experience developing modern day rendering pipelines in 3D engines
3D Game development experience with shipped titles
Familiarity with AR/VR rendering technologies
Experience leading larger or cross-functional engineering teams across multiple projects; Technical and People Leadership

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Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. The Vision Products Group (VPG) is seeking a Realtime Rendering and Graphics Software Engineer to architect and build state-of-the-art 3D graphics experiences for our platform. As a core member of the RealityKit rendering team, you'll shape the future of real-time 3D graphics on Vision Pro and all Apple platforms. You will play a significant role in inventing next-generation rendering techniques, pushing visual quality to its limits, and opening new possibilities for immersive experiences across the Apple ecosystem. Working hand-in-hand with hardware engineers, graphics API experts, designers, and technical artists, you'll transform pioneering graphics research into production-ready solutions.

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