Software Engineering Manager, Streaming Media

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Software Engineering Manager, Streaming MediaSan Diego, California, United States Software and ServicesAdd to Favorites Software Engineering Manager, Streaming MediaRemoved from favoritesDescriptionAs a Streaming Media Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-performing team of engineers dedicated to building innovative and impactful features in the streaming media space. You will drive technical excellence by pushing the boundaries of what's possible through cutting-edge design, while contributing to the architecture, performance analysis, and optimization of complex media systems. In this role, you will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and successful end-to-end delivery of new streaming features. Your leadership will play a critical role in shaping the future of high-quality, scalable media experiences.Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience, with 2+ years in a managerial or technical lead role
• Excellent prioritization skills and focus
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and communications skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability and motivation to understand top to bottom architecture and functional details of a complex system with multiple inter-dependenciesPreferred Qualifications
  • Experience with video, audio, captions/subtitles and/or metadata container-level carriage technologies and standards
  • Strong understanding of video streaming technologies (e.g., HLS, MPEG-DASH, CMAF, DRM).
  • Worked with Open Source multimedia projects (FFMPEG, gstreamer)
  • Experience deploying software on elastic platforms such as Kubernetes, EC2, etc
  • Given the team's focus on streaming technologies, knowledge of streaming protocols such as HLS, DASH, RTSP, RTP, etc., and media codecs, formats, transport protocols, represents a strong plus.
  • Working knowledge of media codecs, container formats and transport protocols (e.g., MPEG-2, H.264/AVC, AAC, AC3, MP4, MPEG-2 TS, etc)
  • Experience with video players, playback metrics, and media pipeline optimization is a plus.
  • Education
  • BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent with 5-10 years of experience
  • - Value a diverse and inclusive work environment
  • - Demonstrated ability to work with a large cross-functional teams
  • - Excellent judgment and integrity with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
  • - Ability to stay focused and prioritize a heavy workload while achieving extraordinary quality
  • - Upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitudeAt 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 $181,000 and $313,000, 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.
    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 .Add to Favorites Software Engineering Manager, Streaming MediaRemoved from favorites
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