AirPlay Audio Networking Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

San Diego, California, United States$142,300 - $263,300

AMT provides the media and graphics foundation across all of Apple's innovative products, including Mac, iPod, TV, iPhone, iPad, Watch, VisionPro and also Apple Intelligence. Developing groundbreaking software techniques, AMT takes the media experience to the next level. We are looking for an expert developer in media networking technologies who is looking to bring immersive sonic experiences to our billions of users. Together with audio, playback, hardware WiFi engineering and more you will push boundaries of networked media distribution, developing new protocols and networking techniques, to touch the lives of even more.

The AirPlay Audio team is looking for an expert developer in media networking technologies and layered system software who, with these skills, will be working to fill our user's lives with immersive audio, pushing the boundaries of media distribution and sonic experiences. As an expert in media protocols like RTP, you will develop and ship new technologies and features for sending audio amongst iPhones, Macs, iPads, HomePods, AppleTVs, and the rich AirPlay speaker ecosystem. You will work with networking, WiFi and hardware teams to ensure the most efficient and highest quality distribution can be achieved. You will take ownership of these technologies and features, finding new opportunities for them to enrich our user’s lives.

Develop network protocols underpinning AirPlay Audio
Integrate and maintain these protocols in AirPlay Audio’s ecosystem
Strategize with Networking, WiFi, Hardware and other cross-functional partners on achieve best possible performance and reliability
Work with Test and Quality Engineering to ensure highest quality of deliverables
Continuously look for ways to improve the efficiency and processes of the team

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent
Experience debugging problems in a highly concurrent environment
Experience with congestion control algorithms and techniques
C or C++ - Multithreading and System Software
Low-level systems debugging and performance profiling experience
Ability to independently drive complex end-to-end investigations

Familiarity with RTP, RTCP, or related real-time media protocols
Experience in audio and other media programming
Experience with using and developing media libraries especially for mobile platforms
Leadership and mentoring experience
Experience with data analytics and visualization tools like Splunk
Experience with network protocols and media transport over IP

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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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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