AirPlay Engineering Investigations Lead

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$139,500–$258,100 / yr
Posted
37 days ago

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Above market

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Similar $174k
This role $199k
$120k most similar roles pay here $273k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$206,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $199k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

Apple Inc currently has 638 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · AirPlay Engineering Investigations Lead

The AirPlay Engineering Investigations Lead role is a senior position within Apple's AirPlay software engineering team, focusing on enabling seamless wireless audio and video streaming across various devices. This hands-on engineer will work closely with feature engineers to prototype new ideas, design test rigs, and develop frameworks for rigorous investigation at scale. Responsibilities include architecting test environments for evaluating scalability in multi-device scenarios, developing tooling and automation to enhance the team's ability to measure and iterate quickly, and synthesizing empirical data into actionable recommendations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in systems or embedded programming with expertise in Swift, Objective-C, C/C++, or Python, along with a strong background in performance testing and cross-functional collaboration. Experience with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth protocols, and audio/video streaming systems is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and execution of engineering investigations for AirPlay features.
  • Architect and build test rigs and lab environments to support controlled testing.
  • Develop tooling, automation, and frameworks to accelerate prototyping and measurement.
  • Synthesize empirical data into clear recommendations for engineering teams.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to define investigation plans and surface findings.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience in systems or embedded programming
  • Experience designing and operating hardware-in-the-loop test environments and RF test chambers
  • Strong background in performance testing, profiling, and measurement methodology
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex technical findings effectively
  • Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth protocols and RF fundamentals
  • Familiarity with audio or video streaming systems and synchronization protocols
  • Track record of building internal tooling or test automation to improve engineering velocity

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