Streaming Media Software Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Apple is looking for a creative and dedicated Software Engineer to join the Streaming Media team, which delivers technology that powers media viewing and listening experiences across our ecosystem.

As a Streaming Media Software Engineer, you will develop new features for video streaming and web-based playback, contribute to overall media systems design, tune adaptation algorithms, and integrate ML models to build rich experiences. You will partner closely with applications, tooling, and data analytics teams to drive improvements in our player stack and launch new features. Our team crafts protocols, implementations, and services that deliver industry‑leading multimedia experiences to all customers.

• Ability to understand end‑to‑end architectures and functional details of a complex system with multiple inter‑dependencies
• Strong software development experience in C / C++ for multi‑threaded/systems development
• Outstanding analytical, programming and debugging skills
• Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate and deliver under aggressive schedules
• BS/MS in CS/CE or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience

• Experience working with audio‑visual media
• Experience using LLMs in Software development

Base pay range for this role is between $129,300 and $225,300, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become shareholders through discretionary employee stock programs, receive restricted stock unit awards, and purchase stock at a discount via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and educational expense reimbursement for career‑related training.

Additionally, the role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation assistance.

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.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. We welcome diverse perspectives and help you build a career where you feel like you belong.