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Sr. AR/VR/AI Experience Prototyper

Apple
4.1(13994)
👥10k+
Product & UX / Design / Prototyping
Sunnyvale, CA
$181k - $318k
3 weeks ago
🤖 AI-First💻 Open Source
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Explicitly mentions vibe coding and AI-assisted prototyping as part of rapid prototyping techniques.

About the Role

Lead rapid, interactive prototyping of spatial, AR, and intelligence-driven user experiences to help define next-generation products; build end-to-end experiential prototypes using Apple technologies and complementary tools to inform product decisions across cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Role

The Vision Products Group is seeking a Senior AR/VR/AI Experience Prototyper to rapidly design and build interactive experience prototypes that explore intelligence, augmented reality, ambient computing, and related technologies. The role focuses on learning by doing, conveying core experiential insights, and guiding product decisions across technical partners and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Rapidly develop interactive user experience prototypes that demonstrate nascent capabilities in intelligence, AR, and ambient computing.
  • Present demos and communicate findings to cross-functional partners, technical teams, and leadership.
  • Translate prototype learnings into product requirements and plans.
  • Navigate hardware and software trade-offs while exploring ambiguous, open-ended problems.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Able to build end-user applications using technologies like SwiftUI and ARKit (or similar).
  • Familiar with rapid prototyping techniques including AI-assisted or “vibe” coding, “Wizard of Oz” methods, and embedded systems/Arduino workflows.
  • Experience building applications involving AI and foundation models, including prompting and fine-tuning LLMs and using MCP-based systems.
  • Comfortable learning new tools and techniques quickly and working cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with prototyping tools such as Touch Designer, PureData, and Arduino.
  • Experience with IoT/ubicomp or ambient interfaces and natural UI design.
  • Background in immersive experiences, 3D math, and 3D development platforms like Unity.
  • Comfortable exploring ambiguous problems and balancing hardware/software constraints.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base pay range: $181,100 to $318,400 (actual pay depends on skills, experience, and location).
  • Potential eligibility for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, tuition reimbursement for certain educational expenses, and possible discretionary bonuses or relocation assistance.

Tech Stack

SwiftARKitSwiftUITouch DesignerPureDataArduinoUnityMCP-based systemsLLMsFoundation modelsAI/MLARCVIoT

Skills

Experience PrototypingRapid PrototypingCross-functional CollaborationCommunicationProduct PlanningHardware/Software Trade-off EvaluationAmbiguity TolerancePresentation/Demos3D MathEmbedded SystemsAI/ML Application DevelopmentPrompting and Fine-tuning LLMsQuick Learning of New Tools

Experience Level

Senior

Salary

USD 181,100 - 318,400/year

Benefits

  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted stock purchase)
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Tuition reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission
  • Relocation (may be eligible)