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Senior Rendering Engine Software Engineer

Apple· Software and Services
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Hybrid (Cupertino, CA and Seattle, WA)$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Senior Rendering Engine Software Engineer for Apple Maps, focused on real-time, high-quality rendering of 3D scenes across Apple platforms. Join the Map Display team to develop novel rendering algorithms, optimize performance, and collaborate with design and cartography to create pixel-perfect visuals of global environments.

Responsibilities

  • - Architect and implement Maps rendering features and technologies across all Apple platforms
  • - Partner with HI and Cartography teams to design new visual experiences
  • - Help drive on long-term technical strategy and roadmaps for future rendering and Maps experiences
  • - Contribute to critical decisions balancing visual quality, implementation complexity, and platform constraints
  • - Optimize rendering performance and power efficiency across our diverse hardware ecosystem
  • - Uphold and evolve team culture through architecture and code reviews, mentorship, and leadership by example

Qualifications

  • - BA/BS plus 5 years of hands-on experience building real-time 3D rendering applications
  • - Mastery of writing C++ that is safe, performant, readable, and built to last
  • - Experience with one or more modern graphics APIs (e.g., Metal, Vulkan, Direct3D 12, WebGPU) and shading languages (e.g., MSL, HLSL, GLSL, WGSL)
  • - Ability to use 3D geometry and linear algebra to solve graphics problems
  • - Experience with multi-threaded engine architectures and synchronization
  • - Methodical debugging mindset and tenacious problem-solving instincts
  • - Communication skills to make complex ideas clear to leadership and the collaboration skills to focus teams’ efforts
  • - Deep ownership of the features you ship
  • - Track record of shipping interactive rendering or game engines at scale for mobile platforms such as iOS, Android, or Linux
  • - Experience navigating the entire lifecycle of software development, from whiteboarding designs to shipping quality, optimized code
  • - Proficiency with GPU profiling tools and performance optimization for mobile platforms
  • - Familiarity with AR/VR rendering technologies and the unique challenges of immersive environments

Skills

Required:C++Graphics APIsShading languages3D math and linear algebraMulti-threaded engine architecturesGPU profiling and optimization
Nice to have:AR/VR rendering

Benefits

  • - Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • - Retirement benefits
  • - Discounts on products and access to free services
  • - Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • - Discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation may be available
  • - Employee stock programs including RSU eligibility and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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