February 4, 2025

Live Broadcast and Steaming Systems Manager

Mid • On-site

$181,000 - $313,000/yr

Culver City, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200588784
The Apple Services Engineering (ASE) Video team is searching for an experienced Live Broadcast and Streaming Systems Manager to help build large-scale broadcast and streaming systems, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and reliability. You will join a hardworking and hands-on team that fosters inclusiveness, creativity, and pragmatism. We deliver highly available and performant solutions that power our best-in-class live streaming experiences across the Apple TV App ecosystem.

Description

Work efficiently and effectively across multiple projects and teams to understand requirements and engineer highly performant and reliable implementations. Work with business product and engineering teams to gather requirements for system design and operation. Work with content partners to design video acquisition systems Work with internal Apple teams to design network infrastructure for video transport Troubleshoot real-time live video delivery issues, under real-time pressure. Troubleshoot complex internal and external partner and vendor integrations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years experience
  • Ability to effectively work with cross functional teams to understand requirements and design highly performant video and media systems
  • Deep understanding of live production technologies and buildout of datacenters focused on live broadcast systems
  • Deep understanding of broadcast communication systems (RTS, Riedel, Clearcom)
  • Expertise with live streaming encoding technologies
  • Expertise designing, integrating and operating broadcast infrastructure
  • BS/BA in Computer Science/Broadcast Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • This role will require occasional after-hours and weekend support.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with broadcast command and control integration
  • Experience with video monitoring tools (Video and transport quality monitoring)
  • Experience working on data pipelines for log collection and monitoring
  • Experience with IP networks for video transport (J2K, JPXS, Mpeg Compression)
  • Experience with issue tracking and technical documentation

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 $181,000 and $313,000, 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.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.