DRM & Playback Security Engineer

Apple Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in New York City seeks a DRM Software Engineer to develop and implement DRM and security solutions across Apple TV, Apple Music, Fitness+, Podcasts, and Apple Books. You will work on FairPlay, PlayReady, and Widevine technologies, with a focus on performance at scale.

The role emphasizes end-to-end project delivery, strong collaboration with a top-tier team, and the opportunity to impact hundreds of millions of users worldwide in a fast-paced, security-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software development experience.
• Interest in DRM technologies (FairPlay, PlayReady, Widevine) or willingness to develop expertise.
• Interest in endpoint security and authentication protocols.
• Strong programming skills, primarily in Java
• Ability to drive projects independently from inception to production
• Strong focus on performance — measuring, profiling, and tuning systems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Self-starting, energetic mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement DRM and security solutions across Apple's media ecosystem.
• Secure endpoints and authentication systems to protect the organization at scale.
• Drive projects end-to-end with a strong emphasis on performance, measurement, and tuning.
• Innovate and challenge assumptions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

Java programming

Software development

Communication skills

Self-starting mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Relational databases

NoSQL databases (Cassandra)

Job description

Apple Inc. in New York City seeks a DRM Software Engineer to develop and implement DRM and security solutions across Apple TV, Apple Music, Fitness+, Podcasts, and Apple Books. You will work on FairPlay, PlayReady, and Widevine technologies, with a focus on performance at scale.

The role emphasizes end-to-end project delivery, strong collaboration with a top-tier team, and the opportunity to impact hundreds of millions of users worldwide in a fast-paced, security-driven environment.