Software Engineer

XDE is looking for a Software Engineer to support exploratory technology research. In this role, you will lead development of multiple SW projects to support early technology prototype research. You will design, architect, implement, maintain and drive continuous enhancements to these SW projects, and work with an interdisciplinary team to delivery user experience prototypes.

BS in Computer Science or related field, or industry equivalent

Experience with computer graphics (e.g. OpenGL), especially real-time rendering pipelines, ideally through real-world projects

Experience with low-level programming interfacing with HW

Proficiency with shader and shading language (HLSL, Metal)

Proficiency with a scripting language, e.g., Python

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in Computer Science

Experience optimizing real-time rendering performance of complex graphics pipelines

Experience with Apple ecosystem development (macOS, iOS, visionOS)

Experience with VR development

Experience working with an interdisciplinary team and communicating across domain knowledge boundaries

Creation and manipulation of novel 3D environments

Rapid prototyping of VR-based UI experiences on a Apple Vision Pro or other headset

Familiarity with computational imaging techniques

Past experience conducting research in an academic setting

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!