Sr. Systems Software Engineer - Video Technologies

Apple

Seattle, WA

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SKILLS

Apple, Apple Xcode, Application Programming Interface (API), C++ Programming Language, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Concurrency, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Diversity, Ecosystems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Final Cut Pro, Graphics Software, InterProcess Communication (IPC), Mac Operating System, Memory Management, NFS (Network File System), Objective-C Programming Language, Software Development, Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Video Editing

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Weekly Hours:** 40 **Role Number:** 200647587-3337 **Summary** Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. For decades, we've empowered creative professionals with industry-defining tools that transform how stories are told and brought to life. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. The Video Applications team continues this legacy as part of Apple Creator Studio, delivering an integrated creative suite of professional video tools-including Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Compressor. We're looking for a strong senior software engineer to help develop these applications and deliver the next generation of features that empower creative professionals worldwide. **Description** As a Senior Software Engineer on the Video Applications team, you'll build and evolve the core application layers that support high-performance video workflows. This role focuses on low-level, non-UI technologies that are foundational to reliability, security, and performance across our video applications. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to design and implement robust systems that integrate deeply in Apple's creative applications ecosystem. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent + 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on low-level application development. + Strong experience building low-level, non-UI application layers. + Must have experience working with macOS internals + In-depth knowledge of application networking and file system APIs. + Solid understanding of XPC processes and interprocess communication. + Experience working with Security Scoped Bookmarks and platform security models. + Proficiency in C++, Objective-C, and Swift. + Advanced debugging skills using Xcode, including frameworks and external processes. + Ability to reason about performance, concurrency, memory management, and system behavior. + Experience working on complex, long-lived codebases. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience working in sandboxed or security-sensitive environments. + Experience with media or graphics applications, video editing tools, or creative software workflows. + Proven ability to work on complex, ambiguous problems and drive solutions end-to-end. + Prior ownership of shared infrastructure or platform-level components.

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