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Senior Graphics Software Engineer

Apple

Location

Culver City, CA, Cupertino, CA, San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/19/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

Apple's ProVideo Software team is seeking a skilled engineer to enhance image and video processing capabilities. The role focuses on developing GPU-accelerated visual effects and AI/ML-driven image processing algorithms for video playback across Apple platforms. The engineer will work within a high-performance application framework, integrating advanced AI/ML models while ensuring visual accuracy. Collaboration with teams in video engineering, machine learning, and product design is essential to deliver exceptional visual experiences to users.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in image and video processing algorithm development, with a strong emphasis on real-time or near-real-time applications.
  • Hands-on experience implementing and optimizing GPU-based visual effects for video playback pipelines.
  • Proficiency in Metal for GPU programming on Apple platforms.
  • Strong background in C/C++ and at least one of Objective-C or Swift for production software development.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate new features into large, mature application frameworks without regressions.
  • Solid understanding of NLE playback pipelines, including colorspace management and display rendering.
  • Familiarity with node-based image processing architectures and their design trade-offs.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML-based image and video processing technologies and on-device model integration.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize GPU-based real-time visual effects and image processing algorithms.
  • Integrate cutting-edge AI/ML models into production pipelines while ensuring correctness across colorspaces and display targets.
  • Prototype algorithms and develop Metal shaders for performance profiling.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in video engineering, machine learning, and product design.

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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