Realtime Rendering and Graphics Software Engineer

About the position

We are the Maps team that is developing the industry-leading 3D experience for Apple Maps and our 3rd party developers! We are looking for versatile engineers who are passionate about building products for millions of customers around the world. As a member of our team, you will be working on ground-breaking technology to develop algorithms and techniques that provide a spectacular Maps user-experience across a range of use-cases and applications. You will help craft a next-generation graphics engine and work closely with our design team to deliver outstanding interactive graphics experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement solutions for rendering an interactive model of the world.
• Develop algorithms and techniques for 3D rendering.
• Collaborate with the design team to enhance user experience.
• Work on performance optimization and debugging of graphics applications.

Requirements

• BA/BS and 5 years working on 3D realtime rendering applications.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• MS or PhD in CS or related technical field.
• Experience developing interactive 3D engines on mobile platforms like iOS, Android or Linux.
• Familiarity with AR/VR rendering technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.