The Encoding Engineer will be part of the Worldwide Events and Experiences team, focusing on architecting and executing live video streaming operations. This role requires innovative thinking to enhance the connection with key audiences through exceptional virtual experiences. The team values creativity, collaboration, and attention to detail, aiming to deliver best-in-class quality standards. The position involves working with advanced technologies and optimizing video encoding for global audiences.

• 10+ years of validated experience in online broadcasting roles at organizations that regularly livestream video to international audiences composed of more than 5 million concurrent viewers.
• Operational experience with on-premises and cloud-encoding systems.
• Deep technical expertise in HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) protocol, including advanced manifest manipulation and adaptive bitrate optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of CDN behavior and edge caching strategies as they relate to live streaming delivery.
• Proven track record implementing comprehensive stream health monitoring systems with real-time metrics collection.
• Hands-on experience with streaming analytics tools for measuring QoE metrics across millions of concurrent sessions.
• Expert-level proficiency in analyzing streaming telemetry data to identify performance bottlenecks.
• Demonstrable experience documenting streaming best-practices and encoding parameters.
• Experience on technical standards boards or with protocol working groups is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of localization and accessibility technologies including subtitle formats and automated retiming.
• Experience with audio standards and measurements for broadcast including Dolby Atmos.

• Architect and execute world-class live video streaming operations in no-fail scenarios.
• Deliver innovations and optimizations in video encoding and stream delivery.
• Provide best-in-class live and VOD viewer experiences across all platforms and devices.
• Implement comprehensive stream health monitoring systems with real-time metrics.
• Analyze streaming telemetry data to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Document streaming best-practices and ensure scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with international partners and stakeholders with varying technical knowledge.
• Maintain quality standards while working under tight schedules and ambiguity.

• 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.