Sr AR/VR Software Engineer - visionOS Apps, Vision Products Software

As a core member of our software engineering team, you'll work cross-functionally with partners in design, frameworks, Vision Products engineering, and more. You will apply your unique skills and perspectives to solve challenging problems, building experiences that empower customers to discover, manage, and unlock the full potential of Apple Vision Pro.

Description

Apps and experiences are at the core of unleashing the potential of spatial computing. As a member of the visionOS Apps team, you will build experiences that enable users to discover the wonder of immersive media, manage their Apple Vision Pro, and learn about the ever-evolving capabilities of visionOS. You will ideate, develop, and ship groundbreaking features that make spatial computing accessible, intuitive and magical.

Our applications engineering team is uniquely positioned at the intersection of iOS and visionOS. By joining us, you will work closely with peers across these functions to deliver an experience that introduces millions of customers to the future of computing.

The ideal engineer for this role is looking to demonstrate their experience building apps for Apple's software platforms while pioneering new paradigms in cross-device experiences. We are looking for engineers who thrive in a dynamic and agile organization chartered with delivering the leading edge in spatial computing technologies.

You focus on the details, treat your work as a reflection of yourself, and look for opportunities to expand your technical knowledge into emerging domains. You respect debate and enjoy working in groups with different technical and non-technical backgrounds and diverse opinions.","responsibilities":"Design, develop, and ship high-quality software experiences for visionOS and across Apple's ecosystems

Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with design, services, and software engineering partners to deliver exceptional user experiences

Own the quality of your work end-to-end, from architecture and implementation through testing, performance, and release

Mentor and support the growth of engineers around you, helping to raise the technical bar of the team

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, proactively identify opportunities to apply them across the team's work

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise developing for Apple's ecosystems, including one or more of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS

Ability to define and uphold engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing strategies, and performance optimization

Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving complex technical challenges with pragmatic, scalable solutions

Comfort operating with ambiguity and a track record of leading software development in fast-paced environments with rapidly changing priorities

Experience leveraging AI productivity tools to successfully accelerate software development while maintaining high-quality code and architectures

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience developing and shipping production applications

Strong computer science fundamentals, including a deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design

Proven ability to drive complex, cross-functional projects from concept to release

Experience mentoring engineers and fostering team growth

Experience delivering consumer-facing applications using Swift and SwiftUI

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 .

Pay & Benefits

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Client-provided location(s): Emeryville, CA

Job ID: apple-200649673-3401_rxr-661

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-07T19:27:23