AR/VR Applications Engineer - visionOS Spatial Media, Vision Products Software

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 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.

The Vision Products Group (VPG) is looking for an AR/VR Applications Engineer to help us push the limits on the next generation of spatial computing for our platform. This team is working with some of Apple's most advanced technologies including augmented reality (AR), machine learning (ML) and computer vision (CV). As a member of our organization you will drive exploration of future products that will delight, inspire and empower millions of people.

As part of the visionOS Spatial Media team, you will define and implement the next generation of media experiences and enhance the way customers connect with their photos and memories. You will work closely with Apple's framework teams and Human Interface designers - pushing you to think outside-the-box, and solve incredibly challenging and interesting problems in the AR/VR space. You will work with technologies such as RealityKit, UIKit, and ARKit. You will have access to a wide variety of internal frameworks and services that will allow you to create an application that is deeply integrated into our operating systems.

Implement new features in media playback frameworks Define new user experiences Evaluate and integrate ML and computer vision algorithms Develop new applications in visionOS and extend existing applications such as Photos App Implement production ready software Power and performance optimization Design and prototype new user experiences based on emerging technologies

3-5+ years experience in software development. Proficiency in an application programming language, such as C/C++, Objective-C, Swift, etc. Experience using Apple development tools and APIs BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Experience with photo and video playback framework development Familiarity with computer vision techniques and algorithms Familiarity with ML techniques and algorithms Experience building complex applications that are functional, beautiful and delightful Proficiency in iOS development practices Experience developing compelling user experiences Graphics programming Familiarity with computer vision and 3D reconstruction