Why HTJ2K MetaWave?
We're a small, focused team of codec engineers and GPU optimization specialists working on a singular mission: push Apple Silicon to its absolute limits. If you're passionate about low-level performance optimization, Metal programming, or medical imaging technology, this is the place for you.
Competitive Compensation
Top-of-market salaries, equity, and annual bonuses. We reward exceptional performance.
Remote-First
Work from anywhere. Optional SF office for those who prefer it.
Latest Apple Hardware
M4 Max MacBook Pro, Studio Display, Vision Pro - whatever you need.
Cutting-Edge Work
Optimize for the latest Metal 4 features and unreleased Apple Silicon.
Health & Wellness
Premium health insurance, dental, vision. Unlimited PTO policy.
Learning Budget
$5,000/year for conferences, courses, books, and certifications.
Open Positions
Senior Metal GPU Engineer
We're looking for a Metal expert to optimize our wavelet transform kernels. You'll work directly with the latest Apple Silicon chips and push GPU performance to the limit.
Requirements:
- 5+ years GPU programming (Metal, CUDA, or OpenCL)
- Deep understanding of GPU architecture (tile memory, threadgroups, SIMD)
- Experience with image processing or video codecs
- Proficiency in C++/Swift and Metal Shading Language
Nice to Have:
- JPEG 2000 or wavelet transform experience
- Apple Silicon optimization experience
- Published papers on GPU computing
Medical Imaging Solutions Engineer
Bridge the gap between our codec technology and medical imaging customers. You'll work with PACS vendors, hospitals, and medical device manufacturers to integrate HTJ2K MetaWave.
Requirements:
- 3+ years in medical imaging (PACS, RIS, or radiology software)
- Strong understanding of DICOM standard
- Experience with FDA regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
Nice to Have:
- 510(k) submission experience
- Radiology or clinical background
- Technical sales experience
Performance Engineer (Apple Silicon)
Own our benchmarking infrastructure and performance analysis. You'll profile our codec across all Apple Silicon chips, identify bottlenecks, and work with the team to squeeze out every last FPS.
Requirements:
- Strong systems programming background (C/C++/Swift)
- Experience with profiling tools (Instruments, Metal Debugger)
- Understanding of CPU/GPU architecture and memory systems
- Expertise in performance optimization methodologies
Nice to Have:
- Apple Silicon development experience
- AMX (Apple Matrix Extensions) knowledge
- Core ML / Neural Engine experience
VR/AR Engineer (Vision Pro)
Focus on optimizing our codec for Vision Pro and spatial computing applications. Work on ultra-low latency 8K stereoscopic video decoding.
Requirements:
- 3+ years VR/AR development experience
- Strong understanding of real-time rendering and latency optimization
- Experience with visionOS or similar XR platforms
- Proficiency in Swift and Metal
Nice to Have:
- Vision Pro development experience
- Video codec knowledge
- Experience with spatial audio/video
How to Apply
Send your resume, GitHub profile, and a cover letter explaining why you're excited about Apple Silicon optimization to careers@htmeta.dev
What to Include:
- Resume/CV: Highlight relevant GPU, codec, or medical imaging experience
- Code Samples: GitHub/GitLab profile or portfolio
- Cover Letter: Tell us about a performance optimization you're proud of
- Portfolio: Any published papers, blog posts, or open source contributions
Interview Process
- Initial Screen (30 min): Chat with our hiring manager about your background and interests
- Technical Interview (90 min): Deep dive into your domain expertise (GPU programming, medical imaging, etc.)
- Coding Challenge (take-home): Optimize a Metal shader or solve a codec problem (4-6 hours)
- Team Interview (2 hours): Meet the team, discuss your solution, architecture discussion
- Founder Chat (30 min): Culture fit and vision alignment
Total timeline: 2-3 weeks from initial contact to offer
Internships
We offer 12-week summer internships for graduate students in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields. Interns work on real projects and have shipped code to production.
- Compensation: $10,000/month + housing stipend
- Location: San Francisco (hybrid) or remote
- Application: careers+intern@htmeta.dev
Our Values
Performance First
Every millisecond matters. We obsess over benchmarks and never ship slow code.
Deep Expertise
We value deep technical knowledge over breadth. Be the best at one thing.
Ship Fast
Small team, big impact. We iterate quickly and learn from real-world usage.
Customer Impact
Our code saves lives (medical imaging) and enables new experiences (VR/AR).