Software Engineer, Streaming Media

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Apple's Audio and Media Technologies Group (AMT) is looking for a creative and dedicated engineer to join the Streaming Media team. This team delivers the technology that powers the media viewing and listening experiences across our entire ecosystem for both 1st party (TV+, Apple Music, Sports) and 3rd party content streaming services (Disney, Netflix, HBO). We are looking for a highly motivated software engineer to support us in the design and development of our next generation of media streaming technologies. The role offers an incredible opportunity to contribute in the stack that powers our adaptive bit-rate engine across billion+ devices. To be successful, you should be able to thrive in a dynamic, agile, multi-disciplinary, and hands-on environment that values engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation.

As a Streaming Media Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing features in areas related to video streaming, web-based playback. You will contribute to overall media systems design, tune adaptation algorithms, and integrate ML models to build rich streaming features. You will also Support our tools and data analytics teams to leverage tools and data to drive improvements in our player stack and collaborate closely with multi-functional teams to ensure end to end bring up of new streaming features. In all, you will craft protocols, implementations and services that bring the best and latest multimedia experiences to all of our customers. The role offers an incredible opportunity to learn from world class experts across multiple disciplines both within Apple and in the industry.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to understand end to end architectures and functional details of a complex system with multiple inter-dependencies
• Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate and deliver under aggressive schedules
• Experience working with audio visual media and thorough understanding of networking fundamentals
• Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals with experience building and deploying LLM agents
• Requires strong software development experience in C / C++, Swift, Python with proficiency in multi-threaded development and synchronization primitives
• Outstanding analytical, programming and debugging skills
• BS/MS in CS/CE or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience

Additional Requirements

• Experience in the field of video streaming, including knowledge of commonly used streaming protocols such as HLS, DASH, WebRTC, etc.
• Experience in low latency streaming technologies is a plus
• Experience in developing AR/VR and immersive video streaming technologies
• Machine Learning basics and experience using Core ML / Create ML is a plus
• Understanding the technology that powers dynamic ad-insertion systems (ad-servers, decisioning systems)
• Knowledge of MSE and EME technology stacks for web video delivery
• Demonstrated ability to work with large cross-functional teams

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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