System Experience Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Apple • Full-time • Boulder, CO, US • $128.30k - $237.50k / year • 8m ago

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. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us. The Vision Products Group is seeking an engineer to implement various aspects of the system experience, with a focus on user interaction. This engineer will be responsible for software that helps share AR/VR experiences with other users. This will include designing a system that guides users through various aspects of configuring systems for their needs. Being successful in this area will result in a delightful experience for all users of our products.

Description We are a team of architects and specialists who are looking for an individual to help build frameworks and system interface elements. 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 of specific problem areas, articulating design choices, and delivering highly optimized code in performance-critical environments. In this role you will work closely with other engineers who are developing system frameworks and interfaces. Your software will integrate with a much larger code base, which will provide a cohesive experience for all users of our products. You will also interact with quality assurance engineers to ensure the right test plans and user scenarios are implemented. You will be responsible for development, testing, performance optimization, and overall quality of the software you develop.

Minimum Qualifications

BS CS/EE or equivalent
4+ years of engineering career experience
Experience developing software frameworks and APIs
Some experience developing user interfaces
Knowledgable about system level programming concepts
Understanding of inter-process communication and systems development
Strong command of object-oriented programming (C / C++ / Obj-C / Swift preferred)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience writing unit tests to ensure a high quality end product
Ability to take high level requirements and turn them into deliverable code

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or interest in AR/VR applications
User interface design experience
Experience with iOS / macOS / visionOS development

Pay & Benefits 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 $128,300 and $237,500, 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.

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