Software Engineer, Playback and Media Protection
AppleSoftware Engineer, Playback and Media Protection
AppleLocation
New City, NY
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/1/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Software Engineer, Playback and Media Protection role at Apple Services Engineering focuses on developing and implementing DRM and security solutions for various media products. The team is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing security infrastructure, ensuring the protection of user experiences across platforms like Apple TV and Apple Music. Candidates will work with cutting-edge DRM technologies and endpoint security systems, driving projects from inception to production. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with top engineers and contribute to innovative security initiatives.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in software development
- Interest in DRM technologies such as FairPlay, PlayReady, or Widevine
- Interest in endpoint security and authentication protocols
- Strong programming skills, primarily in Java
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Responsibilities
- Drive projects from inception to production deployment with a focus on performance
- Measure, profile, and tune systems for optimal performance
- Collaborate with team members to develop new security initiatives
- Question assumptions and navigate ambiguity in project development
- Implement DRM and security solutions across Apple's media products
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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