What are the responsibilities and job description for the visionOS, Systems Framework Software Engineer position at Apple?
Summary
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.
The Vision Products Group is seeking a senior engineer to help architect and implement cross-device frameworks and APIs for our platforms. This engineer will enhance the capabilities and performance of these platforms through the development of edge computing, distributed systems, and a broad range of applications, including AIML, computer vision, and multimedia processing.
Description
We are a team of architects and specialists who are looking for an individual to help build frameworks to enable a new class of networked services and applications. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in addition to an interest in creating foundational frameworks and APIs. You should be comfortable participating in architecture discussions, taking ownership, articulating design choices, and delivering highly optimized code in performance-critical environments.
Networking, distributed systems, and developing with system power and performance in mind will be central to this role. You should be capable of balancing system tradeoffs such as power, latency, and compute, while ensuring maximum privacy, security, and user experience.
In addition to work on framework development, this role also offers the unique opportunity to prototype new services and applications, as well as deep collaboration with other teams throughout Apple.
Responsibilities
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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.
The Vision Products Group is seeking a senior engineer to help architect and implement cross-device frameworks and APIs for our platforms. This engineer will enhance the capabilities and performance of these platforms through the development of edge computing, distributed systems, and a broad range of applications, including AIML, computer vision, and multimedia processing.
Description
We are a team of architects and specialists who are looking for an individual to help build frameworks to enable a new class of networked services and applications. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in addition to an interest in creating foundational frameworks and APIs. You should be comfortable participating in architecture discussions, taking ownership, articulating design choices, and delivering highly optimized code in performance-critical environments.
Networking, distributed systems, and developing with system power and performance in mind will be central to this role. You should be capable of balancing system tradeoffs such as power, latency, and compute, while ensuring maximum privacy, security, and user experience.
In addition to work on framework development, this role also offers the unique opportunity to prototype new services and applications, as well as deep collaboration with other teams throughout Apple.
Responsibilities
- Architect, implement, and scale frameworks and daemons that enable devices to work collectively in order to enable a range of new experiences
- Leverage skills in networking and distributed computing to realize new cross device capabilities
- Demonstrate a high bar for code quality and attention to detail
- Build projects from the ground up, define and manage scope, and experiment to determine and deliver the best technical solutions
- Explore uncharted domains, champion new ideas, and build rapid prototypes that help influence the product and feature roadmap
- Act as a technical leader, fostering technical growth and innovation on the team
- 6 years of developing software frameworks and APIs
- Solid understanding of distributed systems and code that spans beyond one device
- Track record of mobile device and embedded development
- Experience writing daemons and/or multi-threaded software
- Knowledgable about network protocols and frameworks (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, QUIC)
- Knowledgable about system level programming concepts
- Strong command of object-oriented programming (Swift / C preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of data-driven architectural decisions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- BS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Experience or interest in AR/VR applications
- Experience or interest in AIML, computer vision, or multimedia
- Experience with iOS / macOS development
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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
Salary : $181,100 - $318,400