Apple - AirPlay Audio Engineer

Audio Engineer is needed in San Diego, United States.

Client: Apple

Location: San Diego, CA

Contract: undefined

Job Description

AMT provides the media and graphics foundation across all of Apple’s innovative products, including Mac, iPod, TV, iPhone, iPad, Watch, VisionPro and Apple Intelligence. We are looking for an expert developer in media networking technologies to bring immersive sonic experiences to our billions of users. You will push the boundaries of networked media distribution by developing new protocols and networking techniques in collaboration with audio, playback, hardware WiFi engineering and more.

The AirPlay Audio team is seeking an expert developer in media networking technologies and layered system software to enhance user experiences with immersive audio. You will focus on media protocols like RTP, developing and shipping technologies for audio distribution across Apple devices including iPhones, Macs, iPads, HomePods, AppleTVs, and the rich AirPlay speaker ecosystem. You will collaborate with networking, WiFi, and hardware teams to ensure efficient and high-quality audio distribution.

Responsibilities

• Develop network protocols underpinning AirPlay Audio.
• Integrate and maintain these protocols in the AirPlay Audio ecosystem.
• Strategize with Networking, WiFi, Hardware, and other cross-functional partners to achieve optimal performance and reliability.
• Work with Test and Quality Engineering to ensure the highest quality of deliverables.
• Continuously seek improvements in team efficiency and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in audio and other media programming.
• Experience debugging problems in a highly concurrent environment.
• Experience with using and developing media libraries, especially for mobile platforms.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools like Splunk.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Expertise in network media protocols such as RTP and RTCP.
• Experience with congestion control algorithms and techniques.
• Proficiency in C or C++.
• Knowledge of multithreading and system software.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.