The Audio and Media Technologies Group (AMT) is looking for a creative, self motivated and dedicated software engineer to join the AirPlay team to help build the future foundations of AirPlay.Audio and Media Technologies (AMT) provides the media foundation across all of Apple's innovative products including iPhone, iPad, Mac, AppleTV, and operating systems. Combining ground breaking software techniques with next-generation hardware, AMT takes the media experience to the next level.If you are passionate about solving complex problems with elegant and creative solutions, then this job maybe a perfect fit for you

Description

As an AirPlay performance engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing, debugging and improving performance in the foundations of AirPlay technology. This includes building measurement, debug, and test methodologies, defining AirPlay KPIs, and driving the plan to achieve the KPIs. Working through the feature in development, you will influence the overall systems design and help build the future of AirPlay.To be successful in this role, you need to be versatile and able to thrive in a fast paced environment. You must be a team-oriented professional with excellent communication skills, excellent judgment, integrity and the ability to make timely and sound decisions. You must have strong technical and programming skills, and a solid understanding of multithreaded programming and programming on realtime systems. You have experience with performance analysis and optimizations. A background in Video or Audio technologies, and a good understanding of the various media formats is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of industry experiecne with strong programming skills in C/C++
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Experience with performance analysis methodologies and optimizations
  • Familiarity with Media Playback fundamentals, audio and/or video streaming

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency fundamentals
  • Experience in API design and maintenance
  • OS X / Darwin experience is a major plus.
  • Familiarity with networking protocols

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $115,700 and $204,000, 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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  • 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.