Spatial Media Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Summary Posted: Nov 16, 2023 Role Number: 200522539 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. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 5+ years of experience with software development. Demonstrated ability to work on shipping media products involving image and video capture, processing, and playback. Strong programming skills in a low-level language like Objective-C, C++, Swift, or Rust. Strong prototyping skills in a high-level language like Python. Strong mathematical problem-solving skills from experience in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, machine learning, or similar. A creative and collaborative approach to problem solving, and a drive to build products that surprise and delight. Description Description We’re looking for a driven Engineer to join us and help build the future of the Vision Product Group’s spatial media products. Our work sits at the intersection of media processing, image and video quality, computer vision, and stereo perception. We build with GPUs, neural coprocessors, math, creativity, and a careful eye to image quality. The work is deeply interdisciplinary and collaborative, and it relies on unique perspectives from each member of the team. As a member of our group, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of spatial media and make products that surprise and delight millions of people every day. As a Spatial Media Engineer, your work will involve the following: -Prototyping image and video processing for existing and future products. -Implementing spatial media features using a combination of GPU, CPU, and Neural coprocessor components. -Collaborating with other engineers and experts to deliver a feature that is both qualitatively striking and performant. -Working on a shipping and complex media processing system with stringent runtime and power constraints. -Collaboratively iterating with image and video quality experts, and building tooling to accelerate their workflows. -Presenting results clearly and discussing algorithms both quantitatively and qualitatively. Education & Experience Education & Experience -MS/Ph.D. in CS/EE/Mathematics/Physics/Imaging Science or similar Additional Requirements Additional Requirements -Experience working with GPUs in an environment like Metal, Vulkan, or WebGPU is a plus. -Experience in image or video processing algorithms, inverse problems, or AR/VR is a plus. Pay & Benefits 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 $131,500 and $243,300, 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. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.