Apple is hiring: Software Engineer – Video Engineering Tools and Prototyping in

Software Engineer – Video Engineering Tools and Prototyping
Cupertino, California, United States
Hardware
Summary
Posted: Apr 29, 2025
Role Number: 200600915
The Video Engineering organization is at the center of the Camera stack here at Apple. We develop image/video core technologies used in almost all of Apple products and services. From hardware design of our Image Signal Processor, to optimized execution of Machine Learning models on Apple Neural Engine, our efforts are at the forefront of providing the highest quality platforms that are used by billions! Our team is responsible for prototyping and incubating solutions for streaming, recording, playback and visualization of video and other sensor data. From writing high-quality apps and highly-reusable frameworks to architecting software systems for custom hardware, you will contribute to a broad range of tooling required to make an experiment into a product.
Description
You will closely collaborate with cross-functional teams and will become responsible for improving and maintaining key parts of our internal software solutions. This involves integrating new technologies and features, as well as writing extremely sustainable and modular frameworks to be used by others at Apple. The position requires a candidate to be a quick learner who can take a project from broad scoping to execution from a perspective. The problems you will face will be dynamic, ranging from soliciting agreement for a software solution from cross-functional partners to a deeply technical blocker.
While working on the regular software delivery, you will also be expected to bring knowledge back to the team and help improve the infrastructure for testing and reliability of our deliverables.
Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

3 years of experience programming in Swift/Objective-C for iOS or macOS applications, Knowledge of digital video fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

Additional C/C++ experience

Experience with software debugging, unit testing capabilities, and optimization skills

Experience with Apple’s video frameworks (AVFoundation, CoreMedia)

Excellent communication skills

Experience in Metal is highly desired

Experience in building SwiftUI applications is a plus

Experience in Swift Concurrency 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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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) .
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) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.
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