Media Experience Software Engineer

Posted: May 15, 2023

Role Number:200479673

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. To help Apple get there, the Connected Media software team is seeking a self-motivated Software Engineer to ensure a stellar Media Experience across the entire Apple Ecosystem. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If yes, we are looking for individuals like you. This team is a part of the Audio and Media Technologies group (AMT) that provides the media and audio foundation across all of Apple's innovative products including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AppleTV, HomePod, Mac and the AirPod/Beats line of Products. The team has played a major role in delivering some of the recent exciting features such as automatic AirPods switching devices, Picture-In-Picture, HomePod as permanent speaker for Apple TV, AirPlay2, SharePlay, Microphone usage reporting and customized haptics and audio feedback for apps. As a member of this team, you will have an outstanding opportunity to work across all Apple products and play a central role in the audio software stack. As part of middleware, we interpret an application's desired audio behavior and configure the underlying audio stack accordingly. Working in conjunction with design and other engineering teams, we are in charge of all the audio routing and system policies that impact user behavior as defined here: https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/ios/user-interaction/audio/ (https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/ios/user-interaction/audio/).

Key Qualifications

Excellent programming skills with knowledge of C/C++ or Objective-C
Knowledge of computer architecture, multi-threading and high-level operating systems
Proficient in debugging problems in a large code base
Produce good quality work under tight schedules and rapid development cycles

Description

The Connected Media team is looking for a software engineer with strong technical, programming, debugging and analytical skills. You will be involved in all stages of developing ground breaking features as well as supporting our existing ecosystem.

Education & Experience

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Additional Requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT REQUIRED): 3+ years industry experience Experience working in audio or media software stacks Debugging sophisticated problems in a highly concurrent environments Ability to work with designers and recommend behavioral policies based on hardware and software capabilities and limitations Ability to work with quality engineers to develop test plans for new features A track record of designing and building architectural platforms that hold up over time to the addition of new features and hardware platforms

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 $144,500 and $217,500, 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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