Media Production Engineer

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Santa Ana, CA, USA
$150,000 - $225,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Consumer · AR/VR

Description For Media Production Engineer

Apple is seeking a Media Production Engineer to lead technical operations and management of various media production systems for Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer. The role involves working with groundbreaking technology, supporting unique productions, and being the go-to technical resource for identifying future production trends.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing, deploying, and supporting media production technologies
  • Working closely with production technology, R&D, and content teams
  • Operating mobile OB units, flight packs, and other production systems
  • Solving complex technological and creative workflow challenges in real-time
  • Keeping up with the latest media production technology
  • Engineering improvements to current workflows
  • Collaborating with internal and external teams to drive innovation

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5+ years of experience in professional-grade production systems
  • Expertise in UHD, HDR, HFR, and IP-based video and audio production
  • Strong problem-solving skills under time and resource constraints
  • Willingness to travel (50% domestic & international)
  • Experience with SMPTE 2110 IP audio and video workflows
  • Strong IT skills applicable to media production engineering

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to Apple's innovative products and services. The position requires a mix of technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to perform under pressure in various production environments.

Last updated 15 days ago

Responsibilities For Media Production Engineer

  • Lead technical operation and management of OB trucks, flight packs, production operations centers, studios, and other media production systems
  • Identify future production trends to ensure content creation systems exceed Apple's quality standards
  • Work closely with production technology, R&D, and content teams
  • Solve complex technological and creative workflow challenges in real-time
  • Engineer improvements to current workflows
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to drive innovation in next-generation media production capabilities
  • Conduct quality control of production elements
  • Architect, operate, and service broadcast production facilities

Requirements For Media Production Engineer

Linux
  • 5+ years experience in operating, architecting, or leading professional grade production systems
  • Hands-on operational experience with UHD, HDR, HFR, and IP-based video and audio production technology
  • Technical commissioning, user operation, and in-situ solving of media production hardware, software and protocols
  • Conducting quality control of all production elements
  • Excellent problem-solving skills under time and resource constraints
  • Willingness to travel 50% domestically & internationally
  • Experience with SMPTE 2110 IP audio and video workflows
  • Strong IT skills applicable to media production engineering tasks

Benefits For Media Production Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Potential eligibility for relocation assistance

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