Senior Media Experience Software Engineer

A leading technology company that creates innovative products including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.
$135,400 - $250,600
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Senior Media Experience Software Engineer

Apple is seeking a Senior Media Experience Software Engineer to join their innovative audio team. This role is central to developing cutting-edge audio experiences across Apple's entire ecosystem, including Vision Pro, AirPods, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePods, and Mac. The team has been instrumental in defining spatial audio experiences for Vision Pro and implementing features like Personalized Volume and Conversation Awareness for AirPods.

The position involves working on the audio stack across all of Apple's operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS). You'll be responsible for designing and building robust architectural platforms that can adapt to new features and hardware platforms. The role requires collaboration with Human Interface teams and other engineering partners to create seamless audio experiences for users.

As a senior engineer, you'll be working on complex audio routing systems, managing how users experience audio across different devices - from AirPods to HomePods. The team's work has been crucial in developing features like FaceTime on AppleTV and AirPods automatic switching on macOS. You'll also be involved in improving audio responsiveness and implementing new features to enhance the user experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about audio technology and user experience to work at one of the world's leading tech companies. The role offers competitive compensation, including base pay, stock options, and comprehensive benefits. Located in San Diego, with occasional travel to Cupertino, this position provides a chance to work on products used by millions of people worldwide while contributing to the future of audio technology.

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Responsibilities For Senior Media Experience Software Engineer

  • Design and build architectural platforms for audio experiences
  • Work with Human Interface and engineering partners to recommend behavioral policies
  • Work with quality engineers to develop test plans for new features
  • Help define audio experiences across Apple's ecosystem
  • Manage audio routing across different devices and platforms

Requirements For Senior Media Experience Software Engineer

  • BS/MS in Computer science, Computer engineering, Electrical engineering with System programming focus or equivalent
  • 4-5 years industry experience working in the audio software stack
  • Occasional travel to collaborate with the team based in Cupertino

Benefits For Senior Media Experience Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits

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