This role at Apple involves researching, designing, developing, implementing, testing, and debugging video decoder firmware and drivers for hardware accelerated video playback. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure the successful integration of video decoder technology on new hardware platforms. The ideal candidate will work on mobile and embedded platforms, utilizing cutting-edge software engineering techniques. This role is essential for enhancing video playback experiences on Apple devices.

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience using C and C++ programming languages to implement real-time embedded applications.
• Experience in hardware and software interaction, including usage of microprocessors or microcontrollers.
• Experience with testing firmware functionality through automation toolchains, Python, and C or C++.
• Experience with reviewing C/C++ firmware code designed for embedded real-time applications.
• Proficiency in using scripting languages and tools such as Bash and Python.
• Experience with version control systems like Git and Perforce.
• Ability to synthesize functional requirements from technical reference manuals and specifications.
• Experience debugging software using an interactive debugger, like lldb.

• Research, design, develop, implement, test, and debug video decoder firmware and drivers.
• Study video decoder technical reference manuals and codec specifications.
• Design and implement software to prepare decode commands for video decoder hardware.
• Review software source code to identify defects and performance issues.
• Run tests and regression to verify software and hardware implementations.
• Analyze diagnostic reports and reconstruct failure scenarios to identify causes.
• Collaborate with design, platform architecture, and verification teams to bring-up video decoder firmware.
• Work closely with team members on mobile and embedded platforms.

• 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.