The AirPlay software engineering organization focuses on enabling seamless wireless audio and video streaming across Apple's ecosystem. This position is within the AirPlay Engineering Investigations function, which emphasizes rapid prototyping, exploratory testing, and building tools for validating new features. The role requires a technically versatile engineer who can thrive in fast-moving environments and work closely with feature engineers. The main focus is on designing test environments and developing frameworks for rigorous investigation of AirPlay scalability and performance.

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with hands-on experience in systems or embedded programming using Swift, Objective-C, C/C++, or Python.
• Experience designing and operating hardware-in-the-loop test environments or RF test chambers.
• Strong background in performance testing, profiling, and measurement methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth protocols and RF fundamentals relevant to AirPlay environments.
• Familiarity with audio or video streaming systems, synchronization protocols, or media playback pipelines.
• Track record of building internal tooling or test automation that improved engineering velocity.

• Prototype new ideas and design test rigs for AirPlay features.
• Develop frameworks that enable rigorous investigation at scale.
• Characterize latency under load in various test environments.
• Build automation to reproduce complex multi-device scenarios.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and QA disciplines to enhance testing processes.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.