Senior Media Applications Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies
AppleSenior Media Applications Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies
AppleLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/28/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The AVKit Engineering team at Apple is seeking a Senior Engineer to design and build media playback UI across various Apple products. This role involves implementing media application frameworks that support playback and editing of audiovisual media. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in programming, particularly in Objective-C and Swift, and will work closely with other engineering and design teams. The focus is on creating innovative media playback experiences that enhance user interaction with Apple's products.
Requirements
- 5+ years of programming experience, preferably in Objective-C and Swift
- Deep knowledge of Operating System design and concepts
- Proficiency in developing with Cocoa or other application frameworks
- BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent practical experience
- Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to explain advanced concepts clearly
Responsibilities
- Design and implement new features and UI APIs for media playback
- Collaborate closely with other engineering and design teams to implement system media UIs
- Triage and resolve complex bugs in media playback systems
- Optimize performance issues across OS software layers
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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