Apple

Senior Graphics Software Engineer

Apple$150K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in image and video processing algorithm development, focusing on real-time applications.
  • Hands-on experience with GPU-accelerated visual effects tailored for video playback.
  • Proficiency in Metal for GPU programming specific to Apple platforms.
  • Strong background in C/C++ and at least one language from Objective-C or Swift.
  • Ability to integrate new features into established application frameworks without errors.
  • Understanding of NLE playback pipelines, colorspace management, and rendering tasks.
  • Familiarity with node-based image processing architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize GPU-based real-time visual effects and image processing algorithms.
  • Integrate cutting-edge AI/ML models into production pipelines for video playback.
  • Prototype algorithms and develop Metal shaders for high-performance applications.
  • Conduct performance profiling to enhance application efficiency.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in video engineering and machine learning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacation and holidays.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Continuous learning opportunities and professional development support.
  • Dynamic work environment with cutting-edge technologies.
Full Job Description
Summary:

You are looking for a skilled engineer with deep expertise in GPU-accelerated visual effects, AI/ML-driven image processing, and real-time playback and video FX pipelines. In this role, youll shape the algorithms and systems that define how Apple users relive their most important moments.

Description

You will design, implement, and optimize GPU-based real-time visual effects and image processing algorithms that power video playback across Apple platforms. Working within a mature, high-performance application framework, youll integrate cutting-edge AI/ML models into production pipelines while ensuring correctness across colorspaces and display targets. Day-to-day work spans algorithm prototyping, Metal shader development, performance profiling, and close collaboration with cross-functional partners in video engineering, machine learning, and product design.

Minimum Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in image and video processing algorithm development, with a strong emphasis on real-time or near-real-time applications
• Hands-on experience implementing and optimizing GPU-based visual effects for video playback pipelines
• Proficiency in Metal for GPU programming on Apple platforms
• Strong background in C/C++ and at least one of Objective-C or Swift for production software development
• Demonstrated ability to integrate new features into large, mature application frameworks without regressions
• Solid understanding of NLE playback pipelines, including colorspace management and display rendering
• Familiarity with node-based image processing architectures and their design trade-offs
• Familiarity with AI/ML-based image and video processing technologies and on-device model integration

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing or adapting AI/ML models specifically for image enhancement, style transfer, or video understanding tasks
• Deep expertise in Apple platform graphics and compute frameworks beyond Metal, such as Core Image or AVFoundation
• Track record of shipping real-time camera or video features in consumer-facing iOS, iPadOS, or macOS products
• Skilled in performance profiling and optimization using Xcode Instruments, GPU Frame Capture, or equivalent tools
• Proven experience with computational photography techniques such as HDR tone mapping, noise reduction, or multi-frame processing
• Background in color science, ICC profiles, or HDR/wide color gamut pipeline design

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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