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# Software Engineer, Streaming Media Ecosystem Tech

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $142,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), HTML5, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, HTTP Live Streaming, Network Protocols, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Video Codec, Generative AI, Api Design, Objective C++
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/apple/software-engineer-streaming-media-ecosystem-tech

## About the Role

Experience with audio and video codecs such as H.264/HEVC/AAC/AV1.

Experience with networking protocols.

Knowledge of adaptive streaming technologies such as HLS or DASH.

Experience using HTML5 based video playback technologies such as MSE and EME.

Experience with mobile devices, embedded devices, and media players., BS or MS in CS/CE or equivalent, and 5+ years of programming experience, with demonstrated proficiency across C/C++, Objective-C, and JavaScript.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Demonstrated technical leadership experience.

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Actively uses GenAI tools (code assistants, agents) in daily engineering workflow.

## Description

The Streaming Media Engineering team is seeking a talented and motivated senior media application engineer to help lead the design and implementation of AirPlay on third-party devices. You will work cross-functionally with a wide range of design and engineering teams to develop new features and APIs for adoption by third-party partners. You will take technical ownership across key areas of the team's work, collaborating closely with engineering and the design teams to deliver polished, high quality AirPlay experience that reach billions of customers globally., Lead and define the team's technical direction, system architecture, and API design.

Collaborate with engineering teams across Apple, and partner organizations, to align on requirements, and deliver incredible products and experience for our customers.

Participate in design discussions and code reviews to maintain AirPlay system health and quality.

Root-cause and resolve complex issues spanning the media framework, SDK, and connectivity layer.

Drive improvements to connectivity, media playback performances, reliability and customer experience.


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