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San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

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. You will develop and ship the technologies and features that distribute audio across a rich ecosystem of iPhones, Macs, iPads, HomePods, Apple TVs, and third-party AirPlay speakers — more than a billion devices in all. That scale brings hard and interesting problems; getting many independent speakers to play as one, over Wi-Fi shared with everything else in the home, is just one of them. Working alongside networking, WiFi, and hardware teams, you will push for the most efficient, highest quality distribution possible. You will take ownership of these technologies and features, finding new opportunities for them to enrich our users' experience.

• Integrate and maintain these protocols in AirPlay Audio’s ecosystem
• Scale synchronized playback groups to support growing numbers of simultaneous devices
• 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
• 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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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

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