AirPlay Engineer

Apple | San Diego, CA

Posted Date 3/27/2025

Description The Audio and Media Technologies Group (AMT) is looking for a creative, self motivated and dedicated software engineer to join the AirPlay team to help build the future foundations of AirPlay. Audio and Media Technologies (AMT) provides the media foundation across all of Apple's innovative products including iPhone, iPad, Mac, AppleTV, and operating systems. Combining ground breaking software techniques with next-generation hardware, AMT takes the media experience to the next level. If you are passionate about solving complex problems with elegant and creative solutions, then this job maybe a perfect fit for you!

Description

As an AirPlay engineer, you will be responsible for developing features and contributing to systems design. This includes analyzing and improving performance in the foundations of AirPlay technology, by defining and driving the engineering plan to meet the AirPlay KPIs. Working through the feature in development, you will influence the overall systems design and help build the future of AirPlay. To be successful in this role, you need to be versatile and able to thrive in a fast paced environment. You must be a team-oriented professional with excellent communication skills, excellent judgment, integrity and the ability to make timely and sound decisions. You must have strong technical and programming skills, and a solid understanding of multithreaded programming and programming on realtime systems. You have experience with performance analysis and optimizations. A background in Video or Audio technologies, and a good understanding of the various media formats is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent
Strong programming skills with C/C++.
Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency fundamentals
Familiarity with Media Playback fundamentals, audio and/or video streaming
Experience with performance analysis methodologies and optimizations
3+ years industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in API design and maintenance
OS X / Darwin experience is a major plus
Familiarity with networking protocols

Pay & Benefits

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 $115,700 and $204,000, 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.

Salary115,700.00 - 204,000.00 Annual