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Software Engineer, Playback and Media Protection

Apple· Software and Services
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New York City, NY$150.4k - $277.6kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

DRM and security-focused role within the Apple Services Engineering Commerce group. Develop and implement DRM technologies (FairPlay, PlayReady, Widevine) and endpoint security solutions across Apple media products (Apple TV, Apple Music, Fitness+, Podcasts, Apple Books) at scale, driving end-to-end projects with a performance focus while collaborating with a world-class team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement DRM & security solutions – Design and build DRM technologies (FairPlay, PlayReady, Widevine) and security solutions across Apple's entire media ecosystem (Apple TV, Apple Music, Fitness+, Podcasts, Apple Books, and more).
  • Secure endpoints and authentication systems – Verify device signatures, manage device one-time passwords, and ensure the security of user tokens to protect the organization's endpoints at massive scale.
  • Drive projects end-to-end with a performance focus – Own initiatives from inception through production deployment, with strong emphasis on measuring, profiling, and tuning systems to maximize performance at scale.
  • Innovate and challenge assumptions – Think creatively to develop new initiatives while maintaining existing systems, tackling ambiguous ("gray area") problems as a self-starter in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience in software development.
  • Interest in (or willingness to develop expertise in) DRM technologies such as FairPlay, PlayReady, or Widevine
  • Interest in endpoint security and authentication protocols
  • Strong programming skills, primarily in Java
  • Ability to drive projects independently, from inception to production deployment
  • Strong focus on performance — comfortable measuring, profiling, and tuning systems
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • A self-starting, energetic mindset — comfortable questioning assumptions and navigating ambiguity ("gray areas")
  • Strong collaborative instincts
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Prior hands-on experience with DRM technologies (FairPlay, PlayReady, Widevine)
  • Understanding of relational databases and data-modeling techniques
  • Familiarity with Cassandra or other NoSQL databases

Skills

Required:JavaDRM technologies (FairPlay, PlayReady, Widevine)Endpoint security

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition)
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (possible)
  • relocation assistance (possible)
  • employee stock programs including discretionary RSUs and stock purchase plan
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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