Video Codec Machine Learning Engineer

Summary

Posted: Feb 13, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200591408

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. The Audio and Media Technologies (AMT) team, at the heart of Apple’s innovative products such as iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, AirPods, HomePods, Apple TVs, and Vision Pros, is seeking a highly skilled video codec machine learning engineer. Joining a small, dynamic team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping future video coding standards and driving the development of innovative video compression and processing technologies for both current and future Apple products. This position requires a highly motivated individual with exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving skills, as well as a rapid learning ability.

Description

Your responsibilities encompass, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct research and develop novel video/image compression technologies. Contribute innovative techniques to image/video coding standards. Design, implement, and optimize image/video compression and processing algorithms tailored to various use cases. Collaborate effectively with experts in hardware and software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep understanding and strong experience in video coding standards, e.g. H.265/HEVC, H.266/VVC, AV1, or AV2.
• In-depth knowledge of rate control, and video codec optimization.
• Deep understanding and extensive experience in designing and optimizing neural networks.
• Excellent software design, problem-solving, and debugging abilities, strong programming skills in C/C++.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in image or video processing is a plus.
• Familiarity with the latest advancements in machine learning, generative video technologies, and computer vision would be highly valued.
• Excellent collaboration skills and strong written and verbal communication skills are also desirable.

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