Networking and Realtime Streaming Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 225,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks a Networking and Real-time Streaming Engineer to design and implement features for the real-time networking stack used by AirPlay, FaceTime, and SharePlay across Apple platforms.

The role focuses on building high-performance video/audio streaming systems, optimizing for variable network conditions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A BS in CS/Engineering and strong C/C++ skills are required; WebRTC/SRTP/RTCP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proficient in C, Objective-C, or C++.
• Experience building real-time video/audio streaming systems (SRTP/RTCP, WebRTC, SRT, SFrame, QUIC/HTTP3).
• Strong understanding of network protocols and behavior under varying conditions (packet loss, jitter, latency, FEC, RTX).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features for Apple's real-time networking stack for AirPlay, FaceTime, and SharePlay.
• Improve core functionality driving real-time media applications across Apple platforms.
• Show a proven track record in network programming.

Skills

C/C++ development

Real-time networking

Network programming

Multithreading concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Wireshark

netem

Job description

Networking and Realtime Streaming Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we are looking for individuals like you.The Real-Time Networking team is seeking a motivated Engineer who takes initiative and delivers results. Our team develops the core technologies for exciting real-time media applications, such as Airplay, FaceTime, SharePlay, etc on all different Apple Platforms.

Description

As a Networking and Realtime streaming engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing new features around Apple's real-time networking stack, and improving the existing core functionality that drives market-leading applications like AirPlay, FaceTime, SharePlay. We are looking for an individual with a proven track record in network programming.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent
• In-depth development experience with at least one of the following: C, Objective-C, or C++
• Extensive Experience building and optimizing real-time video/audio streaming systems (e.g., SRTP/RTCP, WebRTC,SRT , SFrame, QUIC/HTTP3-based media transport)
• Strong grasp of network protocols and behavior under variable network conditions (packet loss, jitter, latency,FEC,Duplication,RTX

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of multithreaded concepts and design patterns.
• Have worked on/used various audio/video codecs like H.264/HEVC/AV1/AV2/AAC/Opus.
• Experience with mobile & wireless networks (WiFi/BT/Cellular/LTE/3G/4G/5G) or satellite networks.
• Hands on with tools like Wireshark, netem, or other network emulation/testing frameworks.
• Background in academic research or published papers related to networking, FEC and secure realtime media transport.
• Nice to have experience developing AI/ML solutions, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, LLMs, using frameworks like T ensorFlow, PyT orch, Keras and Scikit-learn.
• Data driven and dedicated Engineer with a strong work ethic and a proactive mindset.

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 $150,400 and $225,300, 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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