Apple is hiring: Video Engineer in Cupertino

Video Engineer

Cupertino,California,United States

Corporate Functions

Join our team and imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Apples Production Services team serves as a heartbeat of connection, keeping the company united through best-in-class meetings, events, and productions. We handle and operate Campus Conference Center spaces, including conference rooms, theaters, and various indoor and outdoor event spaces. We are committed to delivering world-class experiences that bring our employees together, whether in person, virtually, or through hybrid gatherings; encouraging a sense of community across Apple. Were seeking an expert Video Engineer with phenomenal interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude to support theater spaces and high-touch conference rooms across our Santa Clara Valley campus. Do you have deep engineering experience with production routers and switchers, robotic cameras, critical viewing environments, LED walls, and live events? If so, come and do your lifes best work at Apple!

**Description**

Youll take ownership to ensure the visual content captured by Production Services achieves high production values. During events in campus theaters, youll perform in various operator roles: technical director, robotic camera operator, playback operator, stage manager, and more! You have a track record delivering high-quality results, with minimal direction, in an environment where expectations are high, timelines are challenging, and details matter. You multi-task and establish priorities, including daily re-prioritization, and dont need to be reminded to follow-up and follow-through. During down time, youll own preventative maintenance and calibrate systems to guarantee optimum performance. When not actively engaged with productions and venue maintenance, youll shift to help the team in various ways, depending on the needs of the day. This includes cross-training to perform in other operator roles and providing high-touch AV support in conference rooms. Youll also keep documents updated (e.g., line drawings, SOPs, and service agreements) and assist with system design and specification of gear for various projects. You are able to remain flexible and prepared for changes to the schedule, including working early mornings, evenings, or weekends, as needed.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 7+ years of experience as a video engineer in production environments (e.g., studios, networks, broadcast trucks, and live events)

+ Additional job experience as a technical director, camera operator or audio engineer.

+ Expertise operating LED walls, image processors, and other technology to showcase content (e.g., movies, television shows, and Keynote presentations) in a variety of viewing environments

+ Hands-on experience with content creation and post production workflows, including knowledge of common recording and playback formats and standards

+ Strong optic measurement and calibration skills, conforming to color space SDR and HDR standards with ability to provide supporting data reports

+ Background in system design, with ability to create CAD plans and documentation

+ Strong vendor management and project management skills

**Key Qualifications**

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Prior exposure as a playback operator, editor, audio engineer or lighting technician

+ Superior communication skills, with an ability to summarize and share relevant information in a clear and easy-to-understand way, across all levels. You skillfully communicate with creatives and executives to develop trust and strong partnerships

+ Highly proficient in identifying and resolving operational errors, with strong experience in signal routing, monitoring, and quality assurance

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent

**Education & Experience**

**Additional Requirements**

**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 $143,900 and $216,900, 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.

+ Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

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