Intern - iOS

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

FOX Tech is looking for a talented and driven intern with a focus on Video Playback Engineering to join our team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to learn how video players work and gain hands-on experience building seamless playback experiences for both live and on-demand content. You'll explore streaming protocols and understand adaptive bitrate streaming, and support the development and testing of core player features

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Playback Engineering Intern, you will assist in the design, development, and testing of video playback and streaming software solutions. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to new features and optimizations, helping you expand your technical skills and deepen your understanding of media delivery and player technologies.

ABOUT YOU

You're a tech-savvy individual with a passion for video playback and software development. You have a strong desire to learn and grow, eager to contribute, and bring strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to each project. You're excited to tackle real-world playback challenges and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build the Core: Write clean, efficient, high-performance Swift code for our widely-used iOS Player SDK.
• Make a Real Impact: Your work directly enhances video playback experiences enjoyed by millions across FOX apps.
• Collaborate with Experts: Partner with a talented, supportive team to build internal tools and customer-facing features.
• Learn and Grow: From day one, you'll be supported by mentors committed to helping you develop your technical and professional skills.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Currently, pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field.
• Prior knowledge with Swift is highly recommended.
• Good understanding of operating systems concepts.
• Well versed in data structures, algorithms, and programming fundamentals.
• Critical thinking and enthusiasm for tackling technical challenges.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, curious, and excited about exploring new technologies.

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Personal mobile apps or projects on GitHub or other platforms.
• Familiarity with video streaming technologies (e.g., HLS, DASH, AVPlayer).

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