Media Technologies Evangelist

Summary

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200564877

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish! We are seeking an Media Technologies Evangelist for the Worldwide Developer Relations team. As a member of Apple’s Evangelism team, you’ll help 3rd-party developers create incredible media and entertainment experiences on Apple devices. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the user interface, app architecture, and quality of experience enjoyed by millions of people every day. You possess a passion for Apple technologies, a rich background in video streaming technology, and show proven aptitude with developing for Apple platforms. You have strong communication and people skills, since you’ll be presenting in public, collaborating cross-functionally within Apple, and working side by side with developers every day.

Description

Work directly with 3rd-party developers to develop full stack media and entertainment apps, encouraging and helping them to use Apple technologies. Consult with leading 3rd-party developers to optimize, modernize, and adopt key Apple technologies such as Low Latency HLS, Spatial Video, and Apple Immersive Video. Lead hands-on programming workshops and labs to assist developers with the adoption of specific Apple technologies. Collaborate with Apple engineering teams to advocate for the requirements of 3rd-party developers, plan and oversee technical sessions for Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference and other developer activities year-round.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Sc. or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, or Software Design Engineering
• Rich, hands-on involvement developing applications for Apple platforms
• Media industry experience providing audio and video solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of HTTP Live Streaming, FairPlay Protected Streaming, and related video playback technologies
• Expertise in encoding and packaging video using codecs such as MV-HEVC and HEVC.
• Experience with Xcode, Swift, and SwiftUI
• Fundamental understanding of modern app development techniques.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proven public speaking and presentation skills
• Dedicated individual who understands Apple’s high standards
• Highly professional, with proven experience in delivering solid work on tight schedules.
• Motivated, proactive, outgoing, and comfortable working in a loosely structured, collaborative organization

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 $312,200, 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.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.