Media Experience Software Manager at Apple
San Diego, CA 92101
About the Job
SummaryPosted: Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number:200569951Apple is inventing new audio experiences on our newer platforms such as Vision Pro while continuing to add new innovative features and improve quality of our existing platforms such as AirPods, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePods, and Mac
Over the last several years with major contributions from an impactful team, we helped define the spatial audio experiences on Vision Pro as well as contributed to features such as iPhone mirroring, AirPlay 2, as well as Personalized Volume and Conversation Awareness on AirPods
The team helped expand capabilities of our existing platforms by bringing FaceTime to AppleTV and bringing AirPods automatic switching to all Apple platforms
We have been striving to improve quality by increasing the audio responsiveness for the past several years with a pipeline of ideas to continue improving the stack in the future.
We play a vital role in the audio stack across all of Apple’s operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS
We help define how a customer experiences audio across Apple’s ecosystem by working in conjunction with Design and other engineering teams
We track audio events on the system such as a user placing AirPods in their ears while playing media on iPhone speaker and automatically route audio to the AirPods via Bluetooth
If the user then chooses to play media via HomePod, we route audio to the HomePod via AirPlay 2
Extrapolate this to every other way a user would use audio on Apple’s platforms and we are often the brains behind those experiences.
DescriptionWe are looking for a manager who can be both an effective manager and an effective technical lead
You will manage a mid-sized team of varying experiences in San Diego, as well as help design and building architectural platforms that hold up over time
You will work with Design and other engineering partners and recommend behavioral policies based on hardware and software capabilities and limitations
You will manage projects, mentor engineers, and work closely with your peers and leaders to build the future of Apple's media roadmap.Minimum QualificationsBS/MS in Computer science, Computer engineering, Electrical engineering with System programming focus or equivalent4-5 years of managing mid-sized teams in fast-paced environmentsPreferred QualificationsIndustry Experience working in audio or media software stacksTravel to collaborate with the team based in CupertinoPay & 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 $181,000 and $313,000, 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.
Over the last several years with major contributions from an impactful team, we helped define the spatial audio experiences on Vision Pro as well as contributed to features such as iPhone mirroring, AirPlay 2, as well as Personalized Volume and Conversation Awareness on AirPods
The team helped expand capabilities of our existing platforms by bringing FaceTime to AppleTV and bringing AirPods automatic switching to all Apple platforms
We have been striving to improve quality by increasing the audio responsiveness for the past several years with a pipeline of ideas to continue improving the stack in the future.
We play a vital role in the audio stack across all of Apple’s operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS
We help define how a customer experiences audio across Apple’s ecosystem by working in conjunction with Design and other engineering teams
We track audio events on the system such as a user placing AirPods in their ears while playing media on iPhone speaker and automatically route audio to the AirPods via Bluetooth
If the user then chooses to play media via HomePod, we route audio to the HomePod via AirPlay 2
Extrapolate this to every other way a user would use audio on Apple’s platforms and we are often the brains behind those experiences.
DescriptionWe are looking for a manager who can be both an effective manager and an effective technical lead
You will manage a mid-sized team of varying experiences in San Diego, as well as help design and building architectural platforms that hold up over time
You will work with Design and other engineering partners and recommend behavioral policies based on hardware and software capabilities and limitations
You will manage projects, mentor engineers, and work closely with your peers and leaders to build the future of Apple's media roadmap.Minimum QualificationsBS/MS in Computer science, Computer engineering, Electrical engineering with System programming focus or equivalent4-5 years of managing mid-sized teams in fast-paced environmentsPreferred QualificationsIndustry Experience working in audio or media software stacksTravel to collaborate with the team based in CupertinoPay & 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 $181,000 and $313,000, 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.
