Software Engineering Manager, Streaming Media

Apple | San Diego, CA

Posted Date 5/06/2025

Description Apple's Audio and Media Technologies group (AMT) is seeking an experienced software engineering lead to join our Streaming Media team. This team delivers the technology that powers the media viewing and listening experiences across our entire ecosystem for both 1st party (TV+, Apple Music, Sports) and 3rd party content streaming services (Disney+, Netflix, HBO). We are responsible for implementing software services around linear audiovisual media that includes video-on-demand and live streaming of multimedia content. We're looking for a passionate and talented engineering manager who will focus on the design and development of our next generation of media processing systems. The role offers an incredible opportunity to build secure, end-to-end solutions for Apple’s TV+ and Sports services. You get to develop custom software used to process all the creative work, the tools that providers use to deliver that media, the server-side systems, and the APIs for many Apple services.

Description

As 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
Strong software development experience in C/C++ or Javascript, with proficiency in multi-threaded development and synchronization primitives
Ability and motivation to understand top to bottom architecture and functional details of a complex system with multiple inter-dependencies

Preferred 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)
Proficiency developing in multi-browser environments (Safari, Chrome, etc) with troubleshooting skills using network analysis tools such as WireShark, etc.
Experience with video players, playback metrics, and media pipeline optimization is a plus.
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 attitude

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 $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.

Salary181,000.00 - 313,000.00 Annual