Job Details

Software Engineer - Apple TV App

San Francisco, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Apr 25, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200600647

What happens when the world's most innovative engineers collaborate with the world's most creative storytellers? TV gets reinvented. Meet the reinventors: The Apple Video Services teams created and manage the Apple TV app, which redefined and refined the way people watch their favorite shows, movies and so much more — including everything we love from the major subscription services.

Today, these teams also manage one of the most exciting new realms at Apple: They bring viewers the critically acclaimed and award winning Apple Originals in Apple TV+. And they've engineered it so it can be enjoyed not only on Apple devices, but also directly on many new televisions and third-party streaming devices. To deliver Apple-level quality on a global scale, these engineers employ talent and tools to smoothly ingest and process a wide array of data. They work cross-functionally to handle video flow from content ingestion, store services, playback, and virtually everything else it takes to make the experience as seamless as possible.
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Description

The Apple Video Services engineering team is responsible for building the backend services critical to the Apple TV app, which is the central hub to watch various pieces of content (Movies, TV shows, Sporting events) including those from Apple streaming service: Apple TVYou will be working on a team valuing collaboration, design discussions and constructive code reviews. A successful candidate will be someone willing to learn the domain while challenging the existing. As a member of the team, you will be encouraged to propose, design and implement solutions, while potentially taking ownership of critical components of the stack. You will commit yourself to writing high-quality, well-tested and maintainable code. You will consider exploring new technologies and apply creative solutions to problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ Years of relative industry experience

• Deep knowledge of programming in Java

• Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a strong willingness to learn

• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns

• Knowledge of caching technologies, key/value stores and message queues

• Advocate for test automation and software engineering best practices

• Client-Server protocol & API design skills

• BS or higher in Computer Science or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent data modeling skills.

• Deep understanding of distributed systems.

• Experience dealing with high throughput, low latency java services.

• Keen understanding of observability and how it helps resolve production problems.

• Experience with eventually consistent databases.

• Javascript and UI skills for building tools.

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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