Senior Realtime Rendering and Graphics Software Engineer
Apple · Cupertino, CA · Software and Services
About this role
Apple is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Cupertino, CA. The posting calls out experience with Linux, Data Structures, API Development, Performance Optimization.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Cupertino, CA
- Department
- Software and Services
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
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Job description
from Apple careersHave you experienced the 3D world within Apple Maps? Our team develops the rendering engine for Maps used in the Apple Maps app and in hundreds of third-party applications. We are looking for a curious Graphics Software Engineer to join our passionate team. You will be designing, prototyping, and implementing solutions to the challenges of rendering an interactive model of the world on screens ranging from Apple Watch to Apple Vision Pro. This is an opportunity to push the boundaries of map rendering as part of a hands-on, collaborative team!
We are the Maps team that is developing the industry-leading 3D experience for Apple Maps and our 3rd party developers! We are looking for versatile engineers who are passionate about building products for millions of customers around the world. As a member of our team, you will be working on ground-breaking technology to develop algorithms and techniques that provide a spectacular Maps user-experience across a range of use-cases and applications. You will help craft a next-generation graphics engine and work closely with our design team to deliver outstanding interactive graphics experiences.
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>BA/BS and 8 years working on 3D realtime rendering applications
High proficiency in writing safe, performant C++ code