Post-Production Pipeline Engineer

Summary

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Role Number:200582219

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. Our creative and technical Post-Production team is looking for a Pipeline Engineer to support the creation of Apple Immersive Videos for the Apple Vision Pro. This role will work with the Post-Production team and others to design and implement solutions in the form of scripts, plugins, and custom tools that streamline video and audio workflows, optimize performance, and empower our team to create industry-leading immersive content more efficiently.

Description

In a fast-paced Post-Production environment, you’ll utilize your expertise in Python and C++ to craft scripts, plugins, and tools for our team that includes Editorial, VFX, Online, Color, and Audio. You’ll collaborate closely with our team, work to understand workflow bottlenecks, and design solutions that streamline processes and optimize performance. From crafting simple UI frontends for command line tools to building custom software extensions, your expertise will empower our artists and technicians to work more efficiently. In addition, you will create and maintain documentation for proposed workflows. You will also manage connections with other Engineering groups in relation to the Post team by collaborating on tools development, documenting requirements and providing pertinent feedback on other Post needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in supporting production pipeline work at a post facility, major studio, or equivalent
• 3+ years directly interfacing with post production artists to scope, plan, implement, maintain, and revise tooling to improve post processes for Editorial, Color, Audio, Online, and VFX
• 3+ years experience working with Python and automation workflows
• Familiarity with GUI frameworks such as tkinter, Qt, AppKit, or SwiftUI
• Background in developing workflow solutions for Post-Production software, including DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Suite, Compressor, Pro Tools, Nuke, Cinema 4D, Shotgrid and Deadline
• Strong self-sufficient troubleshooter that is detail and results oriented, comfortable with collaboration and documentation
• Bachelors degree in related discipline or industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with C++ and Swift to collaborate with engineering teams working on tools in these languages
• Experience working with Compressor or other media processing tools like ffmpeg
• Experience working within a development team
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with a diverse team of creative and technical professionals

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 $157,000 and $236,300, 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.