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Graphics Emulation Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

Description As a Graphics Emulation Engineer in Apple's GPU Design Verification and Validation organization, you'll ensure our complex GPU designs meet Apple's quality standards through comprehensive ...

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Graphics Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$134K - $164K/yr

The Graphics Verification Engineer will be responsible for the pre-silicon RTL verification of blocks in low power embedded graphics cores. This includes deep understanding of the micro-architectural ...

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Graphics Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K - $164K/yr

The Graphics Verification Engineer will be responsible for the pre-silicon RTL verification of blocks in low power embedded graphics cores. This includes deep understanding of the micro-architectural ...

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Graphics (GPU) Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$138K - $171K/yr

As part of our Silicon Engineering group and a member of the GPU Shader Core team, you will develop power efficient, high-performance graphics processor microarchitectures targeted for low power ...

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How much do graphics developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for graphics developer in Austin, TX is $25.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.37 and $31.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Graphics Developer vs Game Developer?

AspectGraphics DeveloperGame Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Graphics Programming experience, knowledge of graphics APIs (OpenGL, DirectX)Bachelor's in Computer Science or related, programming skills, game design understanding
Work EnvironmentSoftware companies, tech firms, specialized graphics teamsGame studios, entertainment industry, independent developers
Industry UsageFocuses on rendering, visual effects, and graphics optimizationDevelops entire games including graphics, gameplay, and mechanics

Graphics Developers specialize in creating and optimizing visual effects and rendering techniques, often working on specific graphics engines or tools. Game Developers design and build complete video games, integrating graphics, gameplay, and mechanics. While Graphics Developers focus on visual fidelity, Game Developers oversee the entire game development process, making their roles distinct but complementary.

Are graphics developers in demand?

Graphics developers are in demand due to the growing need for visual content in gaming, multimedia, and user interface design. Skills in programming languages like C++ and knowledge of graphics APIs such as OpenGL or DirectX enhance job prospects, especially in technology and entertainment industries.

What is a graphics developer?

A graphics developer is a professional who designs, creates, and optimizes visual content for digital applications, such as video games, simulations, or user interfaces. They often work with programming languages like C++ or OpenGL, and use tools like Unity or Unreal Engine to develop real-time graphics and visual effects.

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Infographic showing various Graphics Developer job openings in Austin, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,896 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Graphics (GPU) Performance Tools/Content Engineer

Apple

Austin, TX • On-site

$138K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 681 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? In our Silicon Technologies group we help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you'll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple's devices!
Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. In this role as part of the GPU Pre-silicon Performance team, you will be responsible for developing tools and content needed to aid performance analysis, tuning, and debug of Apple's GPU products.
Description
As a GPU Performance Tools/Content Engineer, your responsibilities will include the following:
- Developing graphics and compute workloads to measure GPU performance
- Developing tools to aid in the efficient measurement, communication and improvement of GPU performance
- Debugging performance issues to identify software problems
- Working with driver, compiler and app engineers to improve GPU performance
- Validating the functionality and quantifying the performance benefit of the features and algorithms implemented in hardware and software
- Conducting directed studies and help provide solutions to performance challenges unique to mobile GPUs that are aimed at driving the architecture of next generation mobile products via measurements, simulations, benchmarking, or competitive analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
BS or MS in EE/CS/ECE
3 years of relevant experience
Experience with programming in Python, C, or GPU programming
Preferred Qualifications
Strong software debug skills
Computer architecture knowledge
Familiar with Linux and bash/shell programming
Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules
Excellent communications skills, self-motivated and well organized
OpenGL/CL, CUDA, and/or Metal API programming experience
3D graphics architecture knowledge
Experience with Assembly optimization
Experience with Tableau, Splunk, MongoDB, or SQL databases
Experience with React and Javascript programming

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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Company size

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Headquarters location

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Year founded

1976

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