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Software Engineer, Audio-Apple TV

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jan 2025

💰 $264,200/yr($143,100/yr – $264,200/yr)

About the role

Summary

Posted: Jan 31, 2025

Role Number:200589199

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Although services are a bigger part of Apple’s business than ever before, these teams remain small, nimble, and cross-functional, offering greater exposure to the array of opportunities here. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The Apple TV Experiences Software Team creates solutions for the home, from building incredible movie experiences to building the ecosystem to allow Apple devices to work better together. We make software for Apple TV, HomePod, and iPhone that allows our users to have a transformative listening experience anywhere in their house with stunning Dolby Vision quality and Atmos surround, and to play the newest hit from Apple Arcade. Our engineers employ their talent and tools to write the code that build secure, end-to-end solutions. Thanks to Apple’s unique integration of hardware, software, and services, engineers here partner to get behind a single unified vision. Join the team to see what else is possible!

Description

We are seeking talented & passionate engineers who will be tasked with leveling up the tvOS speaker experiences by developing new and innovative ways for our users to enjoy content. You will be responsible for building and working closely with cross-functional partners to make innovative and enhanced HomePod speaker experience possible. You will be partnering closely with a wide variety of teams across Apple, including AirPlay, Music, Home, Siri and a host of other teams to build and grow Apple’s software ecosystem. We seek individuals with experience in audio/media, API development, framework implementation and transport protocol backgrounds to help build phenomenal living room experience for our users. The ideal candidate will have a strong software engineering and programming background with an understanding of system level development on embedded systems. If you are flexible and creative and not afraid to take on new challenges, this is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on an amazing product.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years development experience with Obj-C C/C++/C# coding, debuggers
Deep understanding of system level development and core CS fundamentals, such as multithreading, abstractions and distributed systems
Should be comfortable about living in other people’s code and understanding large, multi-project codebases
Experience with industry software engineering processes including unit test development, performance measurement, quality engineering and design group collaboration
Ability to break down high-level feature requests and architect practical solutions
Experience implementing networking/distributed protocols
Expert knowledge of Objective-C or C/C++
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Passion for quality and attention to detail
Aptitude to independently learn new technologies
BS CS/CE/EE or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with AirPlay, Audio Routing and similar technologies is a plus

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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 se