AirPlay Audio Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 139,500 - 258,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational expense reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an expert developer specializing in media networking technologies to enhance audio experiences within AirPlay. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and expertise in network media protocols. This role involves integration and maintenance of protocols, collaboration with cross-functional teams for performance optimization, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Expertise in network media protocols required.
• Experience with congestion control algorithms and techniques is a plus.
• Experience debugging problems in a highly concurrent environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and maintain media protocols in AirPlay Audio’s ecosystem.
• Strategize with cross-functional teams for performance optimization.
• Ensure quality deliverables through collaboration with Testing and Quality Engineering.

Skills

Network media protocols expertise like RTP and RTCP

C or C++

Multithreading and System Software

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Data analytics and visualization tools like Splunk

Job description

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

AMT provides the media and graphics foundation across all of Apple's innovative products, including Mac, iPod, TV, iPhone, iPad, Watch, VisionPro and also Apple Intelligence. Developing groundbreaking software techniques, AMT takes the media experience to the next level. We are looking for an expert developer in media networking technologies who is looking to bring immersive sonic experiences to our billions of users. Together with audio, playback, hardware WiFi engineering and more you will push boundaries of networked media distribution, developing new protocols and networking techniques, to touch the lives of even more.

Description

The AirPlay Audio team is looking for an expert developer in media networking technologies and layered system software who, with these skills, will be working to fill our user's lives with immersive audio, pushing the boundaries of media distribution and sonic experiences. As an expert in media protocols like RTP, you will develop and ship new technologies and features for sending audio amongst iPhones, Macs, iPads, HomePods, AppleTVs, and the rich AirPlay speaker ecosystem. You will work with networking, WiFi and hardware teams to ensure the most efficient and highest quality distribution can be achieved. You will take ownership of these technologies and features, finding new opportunities for them to enrich our user’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and maintain these protocols in AirPlay Audio’s ecosystem


• Strategize with Networking, WiFi, Hardware and other cross-functional partners on achieve best possible performance and reliability


• Work with Test and Quality Engineering to ensure highest quality of deliverables


• Continuously look for ways to improve the efficiency and processes of the team

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent


• Expertises in network media protocol expertise like RTP and RTCP


• Experience with congestion control algorithms and techniques


• C or C++


• Multithreading and System Software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in audio and other media programming


• Experience debugging problems in a highly concurrent environment


• Experience with using and developing media libraries especially for mobile platforms


• Leadership and mentoring experience


• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools like Splunk

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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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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