Job Details

Media Frameworks Software Engineer, Developer Relations

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Marketing

Summary

Posted: May 15, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200604406

Are you passionate about mentoring, coding, writing documentation, and helping developers solve engineering challenges? Developer Relations is looking for you to help our developers create outstanding software for all of our platforms (iOS, macOS, visionOS, watchOS and tvOS).

You have extensive experience in developing and debugging apps using Swift and Objective-C, and experience using video and audio frameworks such as AVFoundation, Core Media, and Core Audio. Expertise includes advanced debugging abilities and a deep understanding of modern operating system fundamentals.

Description

Developer Relations is the main technical contact for Apple's worldwide community of software developers. We help ensure that the products they ship are designed and engineered to the high standards Apple sets for itself. This position is perfect for a software engineer who enjoys collaborating with others to solve app development challenges, and has a passion for learning and sharing knowledge.

We answer a wide range of code-level questions, create sample code and documentation, and work closely with engineering teams across Apple to continuously improve the Apple developer experience and APIs. If you’ve ever learned from sample code, opened a Technical Support Incident or asked a question on the Developer Forums, attended WWDC Labs, or participated in Tech Talks, you’ve seen our work.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years experience developing native apps using Xcode, Swift, and Objective-C.

• Strong familiarity with Apple developer workflows and expectations.

• In-depth experience with AVFoundation, Core Media, Core Audio, and Core Foundation.

• Experience capturing, processing, and presenting media with AVFoundation.

• Familiarity of the HLS protocol.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Empathy for developers and a track record of supporting their success.

• Excellent debugging skills and capable interpreting crash logs including using LLDB and Sysdiagnose.

• Strong understanding of computer science & software engineering best practices.

• Willingness to dive in and take ownership of a technology or problem space.

• Active and engaged in the Apple and/or Swift developer community.

• Building and shipping apps on all of our platforms.

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 $175,800 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.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

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