CoreMedia Performance Engineer

Apple Inc

San Diego, CA

Job posting number: #7289353 (Ref:apl-200573599)

Posted: October 16, 2024

Job Description

Summary

As a CoreMedia Performance Engineer, you will seek opportunities to improve media software performance for responsiveness, memory usage, and power consumption. You will be responsible for building the infrastructure and tools to monitor key performance indicators in our software. You will monitor the performance data and build statistical data models to detect performance regressions. Your valuable insights will be instrumental in pinpointing areas where our code can be optimized, leading to significant improvements in battery life

Description

As a member of the performance team member you will be contributing to:

- identifying key tests and performance metrics. By establishing an automated infrastructure, you will ensure the continuous collection of these vital data points.

- Exploring new tools and methodologies for performance measurement and building robust statistical models to detect regressions.

- Analysis of large scale performance telemetry data to learn trends and drive future improvements

- Creating and defending performance benchmarks for media use cases

- Working across power and performance teams at Apple to drive improvements in tools and measurement techniques

- Collaborating with other engineers to implement optimizations

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or equivalent education or work experience
Software development experience in C/C++
Experience in scripting languages, Python, Bash, Regex
Data visualization using tools like Splunk/Tableau
Understanding of Operating Systems fundamentals
Excellent debugging, critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Detailed understanding of data structures and algorithms
Experience with performance analysis and optimization
Experience with memory management, threads, and processes
Experience with debugging tools and performance profiling tools
Experience with Swift and Objective-C
Experience with media technologies (media playback, recording frameworks)
Experience with systems programming and inter-process communication
Background in data science and statistical data analysis

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $115,700 and $174,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apply Now

Job posting number:	#7289353 (Ref:apl-200573599)
Application Deadline:	Open Until Filled
Employer Location:	Apple Inc Jacksonville,Florida United States
More jobs from this employer