Media Playback Software Engineer

1 month ago

Cupertino, California, United States Apple, Inc. Full time
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Description

The Audio and Media Technologies Group (AMT) provides the media foundation across all of Apple's innovative products. The CoreMedia engineering team within AMT is responsible for implementing software services around audiovisual media. This includes local media playback, video-on-demand and live streaming of multimedia content. Our media engine is used across Apple products such as Safari, TV, Photos, Music, Videos, FaceTime, iMovie on iOS, macOS and VisionOS as well as 3rd party applications. Our team is looking for an engineer who can help enhance our video playback pipeline by developing technology that powers real-time media playback features on all operating system platforms that Apple supports: iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. You'll architect and develop core software that is incorporated in products and services across Apple. We are looking for a focused, meticulous engineer to develop code and work with other teams to get it coordinated and launched to our customers. This is an outstanding opportunity to be involved in something new from the beginning. It's meaningful, fun, and exciting. It's what makes us Apple. If you are ready for the challenge, we want to meet you

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experienced in key multimedia technologies such as DRM, FairPlay Streaming
  • Familiarity with SoC bringup and validation
  • Seasoned at media pipeline problem solving and debugging skills
  • Experience using the CoreFoundation, AVFoundation and/or CoreMedia frameworks or equivalent technologies is a plus
Pay & Benefits
  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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