Media Intelligence Systems & Performance Software Engineer

Apple | San Diego, CA

Posted Date 5/07/2025

Description Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we are looking for individuals like you. We are looking for a motivated engineer to join us to shape the future of media intelligence. The team develops cutting edge technologies and systems that enable intelligent media experiences across Apple’s product line, including applications like Photos, FaceTime, Camera, etc., as well as system wide features. You will work closely with a group of experts to architect and deliver solutions that will have a huge impact across our platforms.

Description

As a software engineer in this role, you will be responsible for contributing to design and architecture, prototyping and developing new features, profiling and optimizing performance, implementing tools & testing. We're looking for a teammate with proven success in delivering technologies. You will be a critical part of a diverse team, and will thrive in a high energy, time constrained, multitasking environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Software development experience in one of the following: C, C++, Objective C
A deep understanding of multithreaded programming
Software optimization experience, leveraging SIMD, GPU or hardware acceleration
Strong analytical, programming and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with video coding and processing systems (video codecs, formats, containers, etc.)
Experience with systems applying machine learning / computer vision
Experience in continuous integration and test automation

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.

Salary135,400.00 - 250,600.00 Annual