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Software Engineer - UI Rendering, Performance & Power

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The role is for a Software Engineer specializing in real-time graphics rendering within Apple's Compositing, Color, and Display Software organization. The team focuses on enhancing visual experiences across Apple's product ecosystem, including iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The engineer will work on optimizing graphics and rendering features, collaborating with various teams to implement new UI materials and improve performance. This position requires a passion for solving complex graphics challenges and delivering responsive experiences at scale.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in software development
  • 2+ years of experience with real-time rendering and computer graphics
  • Strong expertise in C/C++ programming and GPU-accelerated rendering pipelines
  • Hands-on experience with modern graphics APIs such as Metal, Vulkan, or DirectX
  • Foundational understanding of Operating Systems and Computer Architecture
  • Strong debugging and triaging skills for complex systems issues
  • Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to core graphics and rendering initiatives within the CoreAnimation rendering pipeline
  • Implement and optimize features for visual experiences across Apple's product ecosystem
  • Collaborate closely with UI Frameworks, System Experience, and Human Interface Design teams
  • Contribute to performance improvements that reduce rendering latency across CPU and GPU pipelines
  • Optimize battery efficiency and eliminate visual corruptions across diverse hardware configurations
  • Incorporate modern AI-assisted workflows into software engineering practices

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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