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Apple · 12 hours ago

CoreMedia Engineer

Cupertino, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$147K/yr - $272K/yr

2+ years exp

Apple's Audio & Media Technologies (AMT) organization is looking for a CoreMedia Engineer to contribute to core software modules for QuickTime Movie and MPEG-4 file format writing. The role involves developing expertise in media format reading and writing, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring robust and reliable code in media workflows.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contribute to core software modules responsible for Apple’s QuickTime Movie and MPEG-4 file format writing

Help innovate, design, build and troubleshoot media formats for capture, playback and export workflows

Collaborate with numerous cross-functional teams to understand requirements and devise well-structured and maintainable solutions

Qualification

C/C++Multimedia file formatsReal-time multithreaded programmingVideo/audio compressionCoreFoundationAVFoundationCoreMediaDebuggingProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

2+ yrs of experience working as part of a software development team in C/C++

Understanding of multimedia file formats (QuickTime Movie, MPEG-4, MPEG-TS, etc.) and experience with video, audio, captions/subtitles and/or metadata container-level carriage technologies

Experience with real-time multithreaded programming systems

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent

Preferred

Understanding of video and audio compression and delivery technologies

Skilled at media pipeline problem solving and debugging

Experienced in analyzing and optimizing software to improve performance and reduce power consumption

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experienced in using CoreFoundation, AVFoundation or CoreMedia frameworks or equivalent technologies

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

A range of discounted products and free services

Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Relocation

Company

Apple

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.

Founded in 1976

Cupertino, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$5.67B

Key Investors

Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital

2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B

2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M

2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

Tim Cook

CEO

Craig Federighi

SVP, Software Engineering

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