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: 52 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Streaming Media Ecosystem Tech

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The 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 implementation of AirPlay on third-party devices across the Apple ecosystem. You will take technical ownership of system architecture, API design, and feature development while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and design teams to improve connectivity, media playback performance, and reliability. The work involves resolving complex issues within the media framework, SDK, and connectivity layers. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++, Objective-C, and JavaScript, along with experience using GenAI tools. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of H.264/HEVC/AAC/AV1 codecs, networking protocols, adaptive streaming technologies like HLS or DASH, and HTML5 video playback technologies such as MSE and EME for mobile and embedded devices.

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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.
Develop new 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 degree.
8+ years of programming experience.
Proficiency in C/C++, Objective-C, and JavaScript.
Demonstrated technical leadership experience.
Experience with audio and video codecs such as H.264, HEVC, AAC, and AV1.
Knowledge of networking protocols and adaptive streaming technologies like HLS or DASH.
Experience with HTML5 based video playback technologies including MSE and EME.
Experience with mobile devices, embedded devices, and media players.