Software Engineer, Playback and Media Protection

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
New City, NY
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$150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Playback and Media Protection

Software Engineer, Playback and Media Protection joins the Apple Media Products Commerce team to develop and implement DRM and security solutions across a wide ecosystem of media products including Apple TV, Apple Music, Fitness+, Podcasts, and Apple Books. This role involves building next-generation security infrastructure, managing device one-time passwords, verifying device signatures, and ensuring the security of user tokens. The engineer will drive projects from inception to production with a heavy focus on measuring, profiling, and tuning for performance at scale. Key technologies include Java, FairPlay, PlayReady, and Widevine, along with experience in relational databases, data modeling, and Cassandra or other NoSQL systems. The role addresses the critical challenge of protecting media content and securing organizational endpoints while navigating complex technical gray areas to ensure a seamless user experience across various platforms.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and implement DRM technologies including FairPlay, PlayReady, and Widevine across the media ecosystem.
  • Secure organization endpoints by verifying device signatures and managing one-time passwords.
  • Ensure the security of user tokens at a massive scale for millions of customers.
  • Drive projects from initial inception through to final production deployment.
  • Measure, profile, and tune systems to optimize performance and scalability.
  • Develop new initiatives while maintaining existing infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Solve complex problems within "gray areas" by questioning assumptions and thinking creatively.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years of experience in software development.
  • Strong programming skills, primarily in Java.
  • Interest in or willingness to develop expertise in DRM technologies like FairPlay, PlayReady, and Widevine.
  • Interest in endpoint security and authentication protocols.
  • Ability to drive projects independently from inception to production with a focus on measuring, profiling, and tuning for performance.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience with DRM technologies (FairPlay, PlayReady, Widevine), relational databases, or NoSQL systems like Cassandra (preferred).

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