Visual Generation Framework Software Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Seattle, WA
Salary
$142,300–$263,300 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Visual Generation Framework Software Engineer

The Visual Generation Framework senior engineer joins the Visual Generation Framework team to bridge the gap between research and production by integrating breakthrough algorithms into mobile and desktop products. This role involves defining framework architecture, ensuring interoperability, performing root cause analysis for performance bottlenecks, and collaborating with product teams across the implementation stack. The engineer will design solutions to expose model capabilities, validate systems for future hardware, and innovate new functionalities. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Swift, C/C++, or Objective-C, along with experience in modern architectural concepts, concurrency, and configuration management like unit tests and continuous integration. The work focuses on the domain of image generation, computer vision, machine learning, and graphics to move advanced technologies into practical applications while ensuring high-quality code and robust system performance across various platforms and hardware environments.

What you'll do

  • Integrate research algorithms and breakthrough models into production frameworks for mobile and desktop products.
  • Design and implement architectures that expose model capabilities to framework clients.
  • Perform root cause analysis and repair performance bottlenecks within the system.
  • Validate and optimize existing systems to support future features and hardware requirements.
  • Develop new functionality and utilities to meet specific client needs.
  • Prototype and benchmark technologies for integration into next-generation products.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to clarify technical specifications across the implementation stack.

What we're looking for

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

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