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AirPlay Audio Engineer

3 days ago San Diego, CA

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.

Description

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. As an expert in media protocols like RTP, you will develop and ship new technologies and features for sending audio amongst iPhones, Macs, iPads, HomePods, AppleTVs, and the rich AirPlay speaker ecosystem. You will work with networking, WiFi and hardware teams to ensure the most efficient and highest quality distribution can be achieved. You will take ownership of these technologies and features, finding new opportunities for them to enrich our user's lives.","responsibilities":"Develop network protocols underpinning AirPlay Audio

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Integrate and maintain these protocols in AirPlay Audio's ecosystem

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

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

Expertises in network media protocol expertise like RTP and RTCP

Experience with congestion control algorithms and techniques

C or C++

Multithreading and System Software

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Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA
Job ID: apple-200633053-3543_rxr-659
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-07T19:07:12

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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