The Audio & Media Technologies (AMT) provides the audio/video media foundation across all of Apple's innovative products, including iPhone, HomePod, AppleTV, Apple Watch, iPad, Macs, Vision Pros as well as professional and consumer applications from Final Cut to Music, TV and iWork. AMT takes the media experience to the next level on the iOS, tvOS, watchOS, macOS and visionOS platforms with technologies such as AVFoundation, CoreMedia, CoreAudio, Media Toolbox and Video Toolbox.The CoreMedia Platforms team within AMT is responsible for implementing software services around linear 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 the Safari, Photos, Music, TV apps on iOS and macOS. Additionally, the same media stack is also used by Apple services on Windows and Linux.

Description

We are looking for a software engineer to join our team and help develop the media engine for our products and services.In this role, you will be responsible for implementing new features for media playback, streaming and transcoding areas.You will meet the challenge of improving the performance and software quality for our cross-platform media frameworks.And you will work closely with the software application teams to deliver captivating features that will be enjoyed by millions of users around the world.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience working as part of a software development team on any major platform
  • Strong programming skills in C, C++ or Objective-C
  • Excellent skills in software development and debugging in a highly concurrent environment
  • Object-oriented design and programming skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing or using media software frameworks is a plus.
  • Familiarity with inner workings of media systems or audio/video codecs is preferred.
  • Cross-platform software development experience is a plus.
  • You have an ability to stay focused and prioritize a heavy workload while achieving extraordinary quality.

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.