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# software engineer

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple IOS, Apple Products, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Real Time Systems, Hardware Acceleration, C++14
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/apple/senior-software-engineer-3d-vision-perception-557db5

## About the Role

Experience with iOS or visionOS development, including Swift and Apple tooling

Proven track record of shipping products or contributing to open-source projects

Experience deploying algorithms to GPUs or other hardware accelerators

Strong engineering rigor, communication, and collaboration skills

Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

Strong C++ skills, including modern C++

Experience breaking down large problems and delivering robust solutions

Curiosity about new technologies and flexibility to work across different layers of the software stack

## Description

We are a team of computer vision and machine learning (CVML) engineers building real-time 3D perception and input systems for future Apple products. We are looking for a senior software engineer with strong C++ expertise and experience developing performance-critical systems, ideally in 3D perception, robotics, or AR/VR. In this role, you will help design, build, and ship core 3D perception and input technologies used by millions of users., You will work closely with CVML researchers and engineers to develop world-class perception, spatial input, and 3D tracking software. The role focuses on building, integrating, and maintaining complex real-time systems within a large production software stack. As a member of a fast-paced team, you have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of people every day., Design and drive software architecture for both production systems and internal tools


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