Apple

Software Engineer - UI Rendering

Apple$145K — $175K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years in software development
  • 1+ years in real-time rendering and graphics
  • Proficient in C/C++ for complex software development
  • Strong debugging skills for multi-layered systems
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OS concepts
  • Experience in Unix/Linux environments and command-line tools
  • Familiarity with graphics performance analysis and optimization techniques

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to systems managing graphics display on all Apple devices
  • Implement and debug core rendering features and device-specific code
  • Collaborate with GPU driver teams and framework engineers on rendering capabilities
  • Prototype and productize visual concepts with HI designers
  • Shape visual experiences for multiple Apple products including iPhone and Mac
  • Work on complex Unix-based codebases with autonomy
  • Develop cross-functional skills in different technical areas

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on foundational graphics technology for major Apple products
  • Exposure to diverse technical challenges across rendering
  • Collaboration with top engineers and designers in the field
  • Career growth through developing skills in complex system-level code
  • Innovative work environment fostering creativity and problem solving
Full Job Description
Description

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer with rendering expertise to join our UI Rendering team.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the core systems that manage how graphics are displayed across all Apple devices. You will join the UI Rendering team and gain exposure to diverse technical challenges across rendering configurations. You will work on core rendering features, platform and device-specific code. You will implement features, debug complex issues, and build hands-on experience across different areas of UI Rendering. You will collaborate with GPU driver teams, display teams and Metal framework engineers to understand how the pieces fit together. Our team values versatility, deep technical expertise and a proactive approach to problem solving. We work in complex Unix-based codebases, where autonomy, strong debugging skills and the willingness to dive deep into intricate system level code are essential. You will develop the ability to work across different technical areas, a valuable skill for your career growth.

As part of the team, you will contribute to the Core Animation graphics compositing and rendering engine that powers visual experiences across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. You will implement and build the graphics technologies that bring our user interfaces to life, from foundational compositing systems to cutting-edge visual effects.

Working at the heart of our graphics stack, you will bridge the gap between creative vision and technical reality. You will partner directly with HI designers to prototype and productize new visual concepts, collaborate with framework engineers to expose powerful rendering capabilities, and work alongside our Metal and GPU teams to unlock the full potential of Apple Silicon. From next-generation material systems to sophisticated animation techniques, you will help shape the visual foundation that defines how millions experience Apple products every day.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience

3+ years experience in software development

1+ years experience with real-time rendering and computer graphics

Ability to write code and develop complex software in C/C++

Strong debugging and triaging skills for complex, multi-layered systems issues

Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms and operating system concepts

Foundational understanding of Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and CPU/GPU programming including memory subsystems

Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments and using command-line tools

Curiosity and drive to tackle complex systems and new technologies

Good problem solving skills and attention to detail

Adaptability and interest in working across different technical areas

Experience with graphics performance analysis and optimization techniques

Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams on complex large-scale projects

Ability to leverage GenAI to speed up development and increase quality

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Mac or iOS application development using Swift or Objective-C

Hands-on experience with Metal or modern graphics APIs (Vulkan, DirectX)

Experience with layer-based rendering systems or scene graph architectures

Knowledge of color management, HDR, and wide color gamut workflows

Experience with CPU/GPU synchronization and multi-threaded rendering architectures

Experience with client/server or multi-process graphics architectures

Familiarity with GPU profiling tools and performance optimization for mobile platforms

Experience shipping consumer graphics products

Experience with automated testing frameworks for graphics rendering

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.

Apple Careers

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