Software Development Engineer AppleTV (Audio)

Job description

**Role Number:** 200604220-0836

**Summary**
At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly.

Although services are a bigger part of Apple’s business than ever before, these teams remain small, nimble, and cross-functional, offering greater exposure to the array of opportunities here.

Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

The Apple TV Experiences Software Team creates solutions for the home, from building incredible movie experiences to building the ecosystem to allow Apple devices to work better together.

We make software for Apple TV, HomePod, and iPhone that allows our users to have a transformative listening experience anywhere in their house with stunning Dolby Vision quality and Atmos surround, and to play the newest hit from Apple Arcade.

Our engineers employ their talent and tools to write the code that build secure, end-to-end solutions.

Thanks to Apple’s unique integration of hardware, software, and services, engineers here partner to get behind a single unified vision.

Join the team to see what else is possible!

**Description**
We are seeking passionate engineers to elevate the HomePod speaker experience in the Home ecosystem.

You will participate in prototyping and shipping audio experiences, optimizing performance.

The team works at the forefront of technology from core Apple system components to integrating the newest models and agents.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners across Apple, including Siri, Music, AirPlay, and Home, in bringing these audio experiences to the HomePod.
We seek individuals with experience in media, API design and development, expertise in distributed systems to help build conversation audio experience for our users.
The ideal candidate will have a strong software engineering background with an understanding of system level development, integration of devices with cloud-based services, analyze performance and optimize in complex multi-process environments.
If you are flexible and creative and not afraid to take on new challenges, this is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on an amazing product.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 3+ years development experience with Obj-C C/C++ Swift coding, debuggers
+ Understanding of system level development and core CS fundamentals, such as multithreading, abstractions and distributed systems
+ Experience integrating with ML models
+ Knowledge of agentic architectures
+ Should be comfortable about living in other people’s code and understanding large, multi-project codebases
+ Experience with industry software engineering processes including unit test development, performance measurement, quality engineering and design group collaboration
+ Ability to break down high-level feature requests and architect practical solutions
+ Experience in API design and development
+ Expert knowledge of Objective-C or C/C++ Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
+ Aptitude to independently learn new technologies
+ BS CS/CE/EE or equivalent experience

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Familiarity with Audio Media, voice assistants and similar technologies is a plus.

**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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

(https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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