Rendering Engine Software Engineer

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services Apple Maps offers a constantly evolving and increasingly detailed 3D world, and our team renders every frame of it. We develop the graphics engine that powers the mapping and navigation experiences across Apple's entire device ecosystem, from Watch to Vision Pro, as well as the Web. We're looking for a Rendering Engine Software Engineer who is excited by the challenge of rendering our planet beautifully and performantly in real time. Description We are the Map Display team, and every day our work is used by hundreds of millions of people to explore and navigate the world. We own the 3D visual experience inside Apple Maps and the graphics engine that fuels a thriving ecosystem of first- and third-party applications. You'll work at the intersection of art and engineering, developing novel algorithms, pushing rendering techniques forward, and collaborating with world‑class designers and cartographers to make every pixel perfect. Whether it's the 3D imagery and splats of Yosemite National Park, the historical landmarks of Rome, the streets of Paris, or the transit systems of Tokyo, you'll have a hand in how people interact with our world. Responsibilities Design and implement Maps rendering features and technologies across all Apple platforms Partner with HI and Cartography teams to design new visual experiences Contribute to critical decisions balancing visual quality, implementation complexity, and platform constraints Minimum Qualifications BA/BS plus 3 years of hands‑on experience building real‑time 3D rendering applications Proficiency 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 Methodical debugging mindset and tenacious problem‑solving instincts Sense of ownership of the features you ship Preferred Qualifications Experience navigating the entire lifecycle of software development, from whiteboarding designs to shipping quality, optimized code Proficiency using profiling tools and performance optimization for mobile platforms Familiarity with AR/VR rendering technologies and the unique challenges of immersive environments 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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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 reimbursement for certain educational expenses related to advancing your career at Apple, including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple