Visual Generation Framework Software Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $142,300–$263,300 / yr
Posted: 60 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Visual Generation Framework Software Engineer

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The Visual Generation Framework Software Engineer - Proactive is a senior engineer role within the Visual Generation Framework team. The engineer will integrate research into production frameworks, define system architecture and interoperability, and perform root cause analysis to repair performance bottlenecks. Daily responsibilities include benchmarking, prototyping, and implementing solutions to expose model capabilities to framework clients across mobile and desktop applications. The role requires proficiency in Swift, C/C++, and Objective-C, alongside experience with macOS, iOS, and UNIX-based systems. Candidates must demonstrate skills in image generation, computer vision, machine learning, or computer graphics. The work involves taking breakthrough algorithms from labs into production, validating systems for future hardware, and managing software configuration processes like unit tests and continuous integration to solve complex visual generation problems.

Skills

Swift C++ Objective-C Machine Learning Computer Vision macOS iOS UNIX Concurrency Image Processing Computer Graphics Software Configuration Management

What you'll do

Integrate research algorithms and breakthrough models into production frameworks.
Design and implement solutions to expose model capabilities to framework clients.
Define the architecture and interoperability of frameworks within the system.
Perform root cause analysis and repair performance bottlenecks.
Validate and optimize existing systems for future features and hardware.
Prototype and benchmark new technology for mobile and desktop applications.
Innovate new functionality and utilities to serve specific client needs.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similarly related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years of impactful experience in general software engineering (preferred across multiple platforms and languages).
Proven experience in Swift, and/or C/C++, and Objective-C.
Proven track record of designing and implementing solutions using modern architectural concepts and processes.
Demonstrated ability in image generation, computer vision, Machine Learning, or related fields (preferred).
Familiarity with software configuration management processes such as unit tests, code reviews, and continuous integration (preferred).
Knowledge of concurrency and its use in application and/or framework development (preferred).
Experience with macOS and/or iOS development, UNIX-based systems, and shipping products (preferred).