Senior Video Standards Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a Senior Video Standards Engineer to represent Apple in international standards bodies and help shape the future of multimedia technologies.

You will join a small team that engages with ITU, MPEG, AOMedia, and 3GPP to advocate Apple’s interests and drive industry progress. The role involves analyzing ongoing standards, refining proposals, and contributing to new 2D/3D multimedia standards while traveling to meetings.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in video compression and multimedia field.
• Experience with standards development and participation.
• Develop, analyze and refine new algorithms and techniques.
• Familiar with multimedia specifications from major bodies.
• Proficient in C/C++ and contributing to large codebases.
• Familiar with development tools including Xcode and Git.
• Excellent writing, speaking and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent Apple in international standards communities and meetings.
• Provide positions on ongoing standards and refine work in progress.
• Drive Apple initiatives and engage with Apple community feedback.
• Develop and contribute to new 2D/3D multimedia standards.

Skills

Video compression expertise

Standards development

Algorithm development

Multimedia specifications

C/C++ development

Xcode

Git

Communication skills

Education

MS in EE/CE/CS

Tools

Xcode

Git

Job description

Senior Video Standards Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Do you want to shape the future of technology and multimedia? Apple’s Multimedia Engineering team is looking for a video standards engineer who will represent the voice of Apple Multimedia in standards bodies around the world. In this role, you will join a small team that is responsible for Apple’s engagement with several standards‑developing organizations including Alliance for Open Media (AOM), ITU, MPEG, 3GPP, and others. You will investigate and develop new media technologies, collaborate with other teams within Apple in such development, and then engage with these organizations for their standardization.

Description

As a video standards engineer, you will be a member of a team that represents Apple in the international standards community. In this role you will provide a clear position on our analysis of ongoing standards, refine and comment on work in progress, propose and drive completion of Apple’s initiatives, and in general, steer the work to develop the field in line with Apple’s vision and values. You may also represent Apple at standardization calls and meetings, integrating the feedback of the Apple community on the ongoing work and representing that at meetings. You will engage with various standards bodies, including the Alliance for Open Media, MPEG, 3GPP, ITU, etc., and you will be involved in the development of new 2D and 3D multimedia standards. This position requires travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in video compression and the multimedia field in general, including 3D visual information coding.
• Good knowledge of the development of international standards, especially those pertaining to video/multimedia compression. Experienced in developing sophisticated video compression technologies such as MPEG‑4 AVC, HEVC, VVC, or AOMedia’s AV1 and AV2. Track record of effective participation.
• Able to develop, analyze, propose and refine new algorithms and techniques; help develop Apple’s intellectual property position with inventions and filings.
• Experienced in key multimedia specifications from AOM, ISO, ITU, SMPTE, etc.
• Familiar with software development tools including Xcode, Git, etc.
• Proficient in practical software development and able to contribute to large codebases such as reference software (C, C++).
• Excellent writing, speaking, presentation and other interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of the interaction of intellectual property and standards.
• Curiosity and interest in new technologies and ideas especially pertaining to multimedia.
• Excellent judgement and integrity with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Self‑motivation and creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• The ability to prioritize, drive and supervise initiatives.
• M.S. or higher in EE/CE/CS with a focus in software engineering or signal processing.

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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