Apple Vision Pro Developer - Groove Jones : Job Details

About the Company

Groove Jones is a leader in creative technology, building immersive experiences that redefine digital interaction. We're seeking an Apple Vision Pro Developer for a contract role focused on pioneering spatial and mixed-reality applications.

About the Role

As an Apple Vision Pro Developer, you will design, develop, and optimize immersive experiences that leverage the full potential of visionOS. You will use Apple's latest visionOS tools, RealityKit, and an ECS-based approach to create modular, scalable, and high-performance spatial applications. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and creative technologists—to push the boundaries of digital interaction on Apple's advanced hardware.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop immersive apps using visionOS, RealityKit, and 3D frameworks.
• Implement an ECS (Entity Component System) architecture for modular and scalable mixed-reality applications.
• Build environmental mapping systems leveraging LiDAR, stereoscopic camera data, and real-time spatial analysis.
• Create gesture-driven user interfaces that support eye and hand interactions.
• Optimize 3D content for high-resolution displays and smooth performance on Vision Pro.
• Integrate ARKit and shared spatial experience features for multi-user collaboration.
• Conduct performance tuning and utilize Swift concurrency patterns to ensure seamless user experiences.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to iterate on immersive interfaces and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of visionOS development experience with shipped App Store apps preferred.
• Proficiency in Swift and a strong command of Apple's RealityKit and ARKit frameworks.
• Experience designing or implementing ECS-based systems in complex 3D applications.
• Solid understanding of multithreaded programming and performance optimization.
• Strong grasp of spatial design principles for mixed reality.
• Self-driven with excellent remote collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Unity development experience for 3D environments and ECS frameworks (e.g., Unity's DOTS).
• Background in particle effects, dynamic 3D animations, or procedural content generation.
• Familiarity with integrating machine learning for computer vision applications.
• Understanding of display calibration and rendering pipelines for immersive devices.