Live Stream Event Engineer - Apple
Culver City, CA 90230
About the Job
SummaryPosted: Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number:200564267Apple Services Engineering (ASE) Live Stream Engineering team is looking for a Live Streaming Engineer to join our Services team
Our services power experiences in the Apple TV app on Apple platforms and 3rd Party TVs
You will contribute to architectural discussions, build performant solutions, and participate in team development and knowledge growth
You will be a domain expert for live content acquisition and delivery
You will collect high-level project requirements, take ownership, and deliver outstanding software
You will join a hardworking and hands-on live streaming engineering team that cultivates inclusiveness, creativity, and pragmatism
We deliver highly available and performant internal solutions that power our outstanding live streaming experiences across the Apple TV App ecosystem
Join an impactful, innovative team making a difference
If this excites you, join our rapidly growing team of streaming engineers and do the best work of your career! We are looking forward to meeting you! DescriptionYou will work cross-functionally with internal teams to build our live streaming platform and develop / rollout new features
Interface with streaming vendors on proof-of-concept evaluations for new features
This role will also provide support our live steaming NOC for live event and platform escalations
Support will entail live video delivery and encoding services
This role is part of the team responsible for setup and maintaining live encoding workflows
You will also work with client and server teams to ensure features are performing as expected across devices
You will partner with the other teams within the Live Stream Engineering team to diagnose and troubleshoot live delivery issues with urgency
Troubleshoot complex partner and vendor integrations
Provide feedback for playbooks, RCAs, and integration specifications.Minimum Qualifications5 + years of demonstrated ability in video technology as an architect / engineer with focus on live delivery support5+ years of proven experience integrating complex video workflows with partnersKnowledge of and ability to influence technology decisions regarding video playback technologies, Digital Rights Management, HTTP Live Streaming, video acquisition and distribution, monitoring and reportingStrong understanding of broadcast transport technologiesFamiliar with livestream ad-insertion technologiesComfortable with command line tools (chmod, curl, grep, ssh, scp)Experience working with observability tools (Grafana, Kibana, DataDog)Proven experience sharing and communicating information to different audiences across an organization to gain alignmentExperience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment** This role will require after-hours and weekend support **Preferred QualificationsSome scripting experience (Python, Bash)Familiar with data interchange formats (XML, JSON)Familiar with RESTful API utilization and debuggingFamiliar with SCTE-35/104 and SCTE-224/ESNIExperience analyzing system logsBS/BA in Video/Broadcast Engineering or equivalent.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity
We take affirmative action to ensure 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.
Our services power experiences in the Apple TV app on Apple platforms and 3rd Party TVs
You will contribute to architectural discussions, build performant solutions, and participate in team development and knowledge growth
You will be a domain expert for live content acquisition and delivery
You will collect high-level project requirements, take ownership, and deliver outstanding software
You will join a hardworking and hands-on live streaming engineering team that cultivates inclusiveness, creativity, and pragmatism
We deliver highly available and performant internal solutions that power our outstanding live streaming experiences across the Apple TV App ecosystem
Join an impactful, innovative team making a difference
If this excites you, join our rapidly growing team of streaming engineers and do the best work of your career! We are looking forward to meeting you! DescriptionYou will work cross-functionally with internal teams to build our live streaming platform and develop / rollout new features
Interface with streaming vendors on proof-of-concept evaluations for new features
This role will also provide support our live steaming NOC for live event and platform escalations
Support will entail live video delivery and encoding services
This role is part of the team responsible for setup and maintaining live encoding workflows
You will also work with client and server teams to ensure features are performing as expected across devices
You will partner with the other teams within the Live Stream Engineering team to diagnose and troubleshoot live delivery issues with urgency
Troubleshoot complex partner and vendor integrations
Provide feedback for playbooks, RCAs, and integration specifications.Minimum Qualifications5 + years of demonstrated ability in video technology as an architect / engineer with focus on live delivery support5+ years of proven experience integrating complex video workflows with partnersKnowledge of and ability to influence technology decisions regarding video playback technologies, Digital Rights Management, HTTP Live Streaming, video acquisition and distribution, monitoring and reportingStrong understanding of broadcast transport technologiesFamiliar with livestream ad-insertion technologiesComfortable with command line tools (chmod, curl, grep, ssh, scp)Experience working with observability tools (Grafana, Kibana, DataDog)Proven experience sharing and communicating information to different audiences across an organization to gain alignmentExperience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment** This role will require after-hours and weekend support **Preferred QualificationsSome scripting experience (Python, Bash)Familiar with data interchange formats (XML, JSON)Familiar with RESTful API utilization and debuggingFamiliar with SCTE-35/104 and SCTE-224/ESNIExperience analyzing system logsBS/BA in Video/Broadcast Engineering or equivalent.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity
We take affirmative action to ensure 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.
Source : Apple