Software Engineer, Streaming Media Ecosystem Tech

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $142,300–$263,300 / yr
Posted: 23 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Streaming Media Ecosystem Tech

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Software Engineer, Streaming Media Ecosystem Tech joins the Streaming Media Engineering team within the Media, Graphics and Compute Technology group. This senior role focuses on the design and development of next-generation AirPlay experiences across the Apple ecosystem, specifically targeting third-party devices. The engineer will take technical ownership over system architecture, API design, and the integration of new platform capabilities while collaborating cross-functionally to improve connectivity, media playback performance, and reliability. Key responsibilities include root-causing complex issues within the media framework, SDKs, and connectivity layers. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++, Objective-C, and JavaScript, along with experience using GenAI tools. Preferred technical expertise includes audio and video codecs like H.264, HEVC, and AV1; networking protocols; adaptive streaming technologies such as HLS or DASH; and HTML5 based playback technologies including MSE and EME.

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Skills

C++ Objective-C JavaScript H.264 HEVC AAC AV1 HLS DASH HTML5 MSE EME Networking Protocols GenAI System Architecture API Design

What you'll do

Lead and define the team's technical direction, system architecture, and API design.
Design and implement AirPlay features and APIs for adoption by third-party partners.
Participate in design discussions and code reviews to maintain system health and quality.
Root-cause and resolve complex issues across the media framework, SDK, and connectivity layer.
Drive improvements to connectivity, media playback performance, and reliability.
Integrate new platform capabilities into the AirPlay experience.

What we're looking for

BS or MS in CS/CE or equivalent.
5+ years of programming experience with proficiency in C/C++, Objective-C, and JavaScript.
Demonstrated technical leadership experience.
Active use of GenAI tools like code assistants and agents in daily engineering workflows.
Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Experience with audio and video codecs such as H.264/HEVC/AAC/AV1 (preferred).
Experience with networking protocols (preferred).
Knowledge of adaptive streaming technologies like HLS or DASH; experience with HTML5 video playback, mobile devices, and embedded systems (preferred).