Senior CoreMedia Format Engineer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200504492

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 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 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 define, design and develop enhancements to multimedia file format specifications (QuickTime Movie, MPEG-4, etc.) to advance the feature sets of these formats.

Key Qualifications

Understanding of multimedia file formats (QuickTime Movie, MPEG-4, MPEG-TS, etc.)
Proven ability to propose and develop enhancements to a multimedia format specification while considering the impact on the larger ecosystem (production, delivery and playback)
Experience with video, audio, captions/subtitles and/or metadata container-level carriage technologies and standards
5+ yrs of experience working as part of a software development team in C/C++ and understanding of real-time multithreaded programming systems

Description

We are looking for an engineer who has passion for solving end-to-end system design problems in media workflows which have implications on the media file formats (e.g. QuickTime Movie, MPEG-4). The role requires the commitment to not only propose solutions but also help with the implementation - specifically in the area of format reading, processing and format writing. We are looking for someone who is a detail-oriented professional with excellent communication and presentation skills. You will interface and collaborate with various teams at Apple to come up with innovative, clean and maintainable solutions that can be delivered in a timely manner. You will also collaborate with Apple teams engaging with standards bodies.

Education & Experience

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Nice to have but not required:
Experienced in key multimedia specifications from ISO, ITU, SMPTE, etc.
Familiarity with video and audio compression technologies
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 $170,700.00 and $300,200.00, 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.