Immersive Video Encoding and Quality Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Summary

Posted : Apr 5, 2024

Role Number : 200543489

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger.

That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better.

It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives.

Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space.

It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.

The Vision Products Group (VPG) is looking for an expert in video encoding and streaming to join the team. As a member of our fast-paced organization, you will have the opportunity to be part of a rapidly evolving team, driving experiences that will delight and inspire millions of people.

Our commitment to excellence and our creativity enable our customers to do amazing things. We build technology that inspires people.

What inspires you? Creating something new and finding solutions for complex problems? Working with world-class innovators?

All of the above? Then we want to talk to you about this job opportunity. We are looking for motivated individuals interested in Apple Immersive Video Formats to work with the team of high-performing and risk-taking innovators to create services that are out of this world.

Description

Our team is challenged to push the capabilities of modern hardware to the limit in order to achieve incredible goals. You will work in a team of engineers to add new backend encoding and quality measurement capabilities.

You will be developing services focused on Immersive Content. With your skills in analyzing video quality, you will be able to influence video encoding workflows and in turn help with delivering best quality immersive videos to our customers.

If you think you are the person who would love to take up this challenge and if you are ready solve some of the hardest problems in immersive video delivery, then come join us.

Key Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience across the following :
• Coding skills in C++ and Python
• Familiarity With Video Codecs (H.264 / HEVC / AV1)
• Subjective and Objective Video Quality Metrics
• Hands on experience with tuning video encoding parameters to balance bitrate, performance and quality
• Experience building Real-Time Video Quality Measurement Tools
• Understanding of HLS Media Streaming would be a Plus

Education & Experience

BSCS or comparable degree and / or relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in multi-functional teams
• Typescript 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 $131,500 and $243,300, 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.

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