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Software Development Engineer- Systems

2 days ago Cupertino, CA

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Work cross-functionally to improve scalability and usability of color management architecture. Identify new use-cases and expand the scope of color management in Apple's products. Extend Apple's Extended Dynamic Range framework and API. Build framework software to enhance Apple's extended dynamic range technologies. Build prototypes and running demos on displays spanning a breadth of color and brightness capabilities. Work with crossfunctional teams on a cohesive extended dynamic range architecture. Profile and optimize the extended dynamic range framework. Characterize color precision, perceptual accuracy, and performance. Characterize precision of color through the display pipeline. Characterize performance of color management/rendering architecture. Build novel methods and metrics to measure and describe color precision/performance. 40 hours/week. 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 $181,100 - $272,100/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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PAY & BENEFITS: 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 for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.

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Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer science or related field.

Experience and/or education must include:

Utilizing C++ and Objective-C to develop color management frameworks for displays.

Utilizing C++ and Objective-C to develop display hardware programming interfaces.

Developing media and graphics compositing software on embedded platforms including macOS, iOS, and tvOS.

Utilizing Swift and Swift UI development skills to build test applications for color managing media.

Utilizing Xcode for debugging and instrumenting large, embedded software codebases.

Developing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in the realms of color management and compositing technologies for new and novel software features.

Utilizing High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Color technologies to develop accurate and efficient embedded software capable of meeting the needs of advanced video, image, and graphics rendering use-cases.

Utilizing version management and bug tracking tools to track progress on software under development.

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 .

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200647593-0836_rxr-661
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-02T19:14:01

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    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

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          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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