RealityKit Video Pipeline Engineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States Software and Services

Shape the future of spatial computing by building revolutionary rendering technologies for Apple Vision Pro and next-generation vision products. As part of the Reality Kit team, you'll architect and optimize cutting-edge systems that bring spatial media to life — transforming how millions experience immersive photos, videos, and 3D content in vision

OS. Push the boundaries of real-time rendering to deliver breathtaking spatial experiences. You'll develop high-performance rendering pipelines that seamlessly blend digital content with the physical world, optimize GPU workloads for unprecedented visual fidelity, and pioneer new techniques for spatial video playback and 3D media presentation. Your work will directly impact how users capture memories, consume entertainment, and interact with spatial content across Apple's vision ecosystem.

Join a world-class team defining the next era of computing. Every optimization you craft, every rendering technique you innovate, and every frame you perfect will empower developers and delight users worldwide. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of graphics, media, and spatial computing—building technology that doesn't just render pixels, but creates presence.

As a Video Pipeline Engineer on the Reality Kit team, you'll architect and implement high-performance rendering systems that power immersive spatial media experiences across vision

OS and Apple Vision Pro. You'll develop cutting-edge GPU pipelines for spatial photo and video playback, optimize real-time rendering of 3D content with advanced techniques like foveated rendering and temporal reprojection, and collaborate closely with media frameworks, Metal, and hardware teams to maximize visual quality while maintaining smooth performance. Your work will span the full rendering stack—from low-level shader optimization and memory management to high-level API design—ensuring developers have powerful, intuitive tools to create stunning spatial experiences.

You'll tackle complex challenges like efficient multi-view rendering and seamless integration of spatial media with virtual content, all while maintaining Apple's uncompromising standards for performance and user experience.

• Design and implement high-performance rendering pipelines for spatial photos, videos, and 3D media in Reality Kit
• Optimize GPU shaders and rendering algorithms to achieve exceptional visual quality and frame rates on Apple silicon
• Build intuitive APIs that enable developers to seamlessly integrate spatial media into vision
  
  OS applications
• Profile and debug complex rendering issues across the graphics stack using Instruments and GPU debugging tools
• Prototype innovative rendering features for future vision products and evaluate emerging graphics technologies
• Write comprehensive unit tests and performance benchmarks to ensure rendering quality and stability
• Contribute to technical specifications and documentation for spatial media rendering capabilities
• Mentor engineers and conduct code reviews to maintain exceptional engineering standards

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in video rendering, media playback systems, or real-time graphics programming
• Strong proficiency in C++ and shader programming languages (Metal Shading Language, GLSL, or HLSL)
• Solid understanding of modern graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, or Direct
  
  X 12) and GPU architecture
• Understanding of GPU texture management and efficient frame buffer handling
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex rendering issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or related field
• 7+ years of experience shipping video rendering features in high-profile consumer products
• Expert knowledge of HDR video formats, wide color gamut workflows, and advanced tone mapping techniques
• Deep experience with media frameworks such as AV Foundation, Core Media, or video encoding/decoding APIs
• Proven…