2D Graphics and Imaging Engineer

Summary Posted: Nov 8, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200481123 Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, phenomenal ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Join the Cocoa - 2D Graphics team and work with us on core technologies for macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Our team is responsible for system level frameworks including CoreGraphics, ColorSync, PDFKit, ImageIO, ImageCapture and much more. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 3+ Years experience in Software Development Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills Excellent knowledge of programming languages C, C++ and/or ObjC Experience with operating systems level engineering Sound solid understanding of graphics APIs Reliable familiarity with CoreGraphics, AppKit and UIKit APIs Knowledge of image file formats a major plus Description Description We are looking for a highly motivated software engineer with strong technical and programming skills to work on ImageIO and related frameworks. You will have the opportunity to build and evolve the C, Objective-C, and Swift APIs, which application developers use, to decode, manipulate, and encode images. You will add new features to ImageIO. You will diagnose and fix complex problems, and provide advice to internal and external clients about standard methodologies when using the framework. You will collaborate with many other teams to deliver quality improvements and performance enhancements. Education & Experience Education & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Knowledge of ARM or x86 assembly code and optimization Self motivated, independent and proactive Proven track record shipping outstanding software products Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills Attentive to detail Strong Low-Level debugging abilities 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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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.