Video Systems Specialist

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Video Systems Specialist to own the end-to-end visual integrity of large and small LED displays and video playback for global events. This hands-on role requires deep color science knowledge, signal flow expertise, and calm execution in executive environments.

You will collaborate with production, editorial, and engineering teams, traveling up to 30% to support rehearsals and live broadcasts. Expect evenings, weekends, and holidays as events demand.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with LED display systems and live event video pipelines.
• Strong understanding of color spaces and color accuracy.
• Experience operating Apple Keynote and production playback hardware.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical point of contact for display and video pipeline integrity across rehearsals, executive QCs, and live broadcasts at SJT, APO, and remote production sites.
• Lead display hardware selection for remote productions, specifying screen types, dimensions, aspect ratios, and pixel pitch tailored to audience sight lines and on‑camera performance.
• Develop signal flow diagrams for live event display and video systems.
• Project manage and oversee the deployment of show display and video systems for live events, including vendor management and supervising technical crews.
• Assist with setup and deployment of display control systems during rehearsals, live events, and broadcasts.
• Partner closely with Keynote producers, video editors and post‑production teams to establish and enforce best practices for asset delivery and display optimization.
• Validate color accuracy, luminance, and gamma curves across displays; inspect source files in DaVinci Resolve to troubleshoot color pipeline mismatches.
• QC and live monitoring of video content, including Keynote presentations, product launch films, pre‑show animations, and live feeds for playback anomalies.

Skills

LED display systems

Color science

Video engineering fundamentals

DaVinci Resolve color grading

SMPTE/SDI signal flow

Keynote playback operation

Team collaboration under pressure

Tools

Megapixel Helios

Brompton Tessera

Barco E2/E3

Disguise

Pixera

HDMI/SDI routing

Job description

Worldwide Events and Experiences brings the best of Apple to life, showcasing our products, services and the values that drive our company. From global product launches and tailored creator experiences to impactful partner engagements and inspiring internal events, this team is charged with managing the end-to-end planning, production, in person experiences and all the unique details that make these events special. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in event design, management, operations, broadcast, and production. We’re looking for inventive and collaborative people from a variety of creative fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here!The Video Systems Specialist is a hands‑on technical role supporting the delivery of premium live and broadcast experiences for Apple at Worldwide Events venues and remote locations. Acting as the team’s visual and display technical specialist, this role owns the end-to-end visual integrity, color fidelity, signal processing, and reliable operation of large‑and‑small‑format LED systems and video playback pipelines across rehearsals, live events, and broadcast productions.

Description

The Video Systems Specialist collaborates across technical teams, producers, creative partners, and external vendors within Worldwide Events. Success in this role requires a sharp visual eye, deep technical rigor in display science and signal flow, and calm, precise execution in high‑stakes, executive‑facing environments with zero margin for error.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical point of contact for display and video pipeline integrity across rehearsals, executive QCs, and live broadcasts at SJT, APO, and remote production sites.
• Serve as technical lead on display hardware selection for remote productions, specifying screen types, dimensions, aspect ratios, and pixel pitch tailored to audience sight lines and on‑camera performance.
• Develop signal flow diagrams for live event display and video systems
• Project manage and oversee the deployment of show display and video systems for live events, including vendor management and supervising technical crews.
• Assist with set‑up and deployment of display control systems during rehearsals, live events, and broadcasts, including occasional operation.
• Partner closely with Keynote producers, video editors and post‑production teams to establish and enforce best practices for asset delivery and display optimization.
• Validate color accuracy, luminance, and gamma curves across displays; inspect source files in DaVinci Resolve to troubleshoot color pipeline mismatches.
• Assist with troubleshoot processing, cabling, scaling, or tile anomalies in real time without disruption to presenters or live audiences.
• QC and live monitoring of video content, including Keynote presentations, product launch films, pre‑show animations, and live feeds for playback anomalies, dropped frames, motion judder, scaling artifacts, sharpness, and moiré.
• Communicate visual and technical feedback clearly and diplomatically with creative leads, and production stakeholders.
• Verify signal path integrity, genlock, frame rates, processing latency, and redundant failovers across the display infrastructure.
• Document and archive all system designs, configuration files, system back‑ups and technical run books.
• Partner with the engineering teams to evaluate next‑generation display tech, calibration tools, and emerging video processing platforms.
• This role requires up to 30% travel, including both domestic and international travel, based on project needs.
• Work may be required during evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays in support of live events and broadcasts.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on technical experience with professional LED display systems, video processors, and live event video pipelines.
• Demonstrated understanding of color science, color spaces (Rec.709, DCI‑P3, Rec.2020), bit depth, dynamic range, and video inspection in tools like DaVinci Resolve.
• Working knowledge of professional LED processing platforms (e.g., Megapixel Helios, Brompton Tessera).
• Solid grasp of video engineering fundamentals: signal flow (SDI, HDMI, fiber, SMPTE 2110), EDID, aspect ratios, pixel mapping, raster management, genlock, and frame‑rates.
• Direct experience operating Apple Keynote and playback hardware in a technical production environment.
• Experience with live event media servers and screen management switchers (e.g., Barco E2/E3, Disguise, Pixera).
• Proven ability to communicate visual and technical issues cross‑functionally with creative, editorial, and executive‑facing teams under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with live event media servers and screen management switchers (e.g., Disguise, Pixera
• Background supporting high‑profile keynote presentations, premium product launches, or studio broadcast environments.
• Practical knowledge of physical screen engineering, including load distribution, ground‑support systems, rigging safety, and power distribution.

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 $119,700 and $180,300, 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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