The AirPlay Engineering Investigations team is seeking a hands-on engineer to support rapid prototyping and exploratory testing for Apple's AirPlay technology. This role involves building tools and test infrastructure to validate new features and performance improvements. The engineer will work closely with feature engineers to design test environments and investigate complex scenarios. The position requires a blend of technical versatility and a strong focus on measurement and performance testing.

• 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.
• Evaluate AirPlay scalability across large HomePod group playback scenarios.
• Characterize latency under load and build automation for multi-device scenarios.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and QA teams to ensure a rock-solid user experience.

• 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.