Apple

Technical Lead, Technical Production

Apple$130K — $160K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in technical production or broadcast engineering for live events.
  • Expertise in designing and deploying fiber and network infrastructure with redundancy.
  • In-depth knowledge of LED display systems signal routing and processor configuration.
  • Experience with comms/intercom systems and RF coordination for large productions.
  • Strong understanding of live audio systems, particularly Dante network design.
  • Familiarity with lighting consoles and power distribution for lighting.
  • Proficient in creating signal flow and system drawings using design software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy and design of technical systems for live events.
  • Oversee end-to-end infrastructure planning and execution of technical setups.
  • Coordinate with venues and vendor partners to ensure smooth operations.
  • Produce infrastructure and signal flow drawings for complex productions.
  • Manage on-site execution and troubleshooting during high-visibility events.
  • Create documentation for infrastructure planning and system architecture.
  • Guide and mentor a team through planning processes and execution phases.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement in a pioneering technical environment.
  • Collaboration with high-profile clients and major live event productions.
  • Chance to influence and support cutting-edge technical systems.
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment with diverse projects.
  • Access to training and professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Description

The Technical Lead, Technical Production will lead the strategy, design, and execution of core technical systems supporting live events and activations across Worldwide Events. This role owns end-to-end infrastructure planning - from fiber backbone and network drops to LED wall routing/switching, comms systems, live audio and lighting systems, camera systems, and power design - ensuring every show runs on a resilient, well-documented, and scalable technical foundation.

You will be the technical authority responsible for producing signal flow and infrastructure drawings, coordinating with venue and vendor partners, and leading a team through the planning and on-site execution of complex, high-visibility live events. This role requires deep technical expertise across broadcast, AV infrastructure, IP-based media transport, power systems, technical design, and the ability to operate flawlessly under executive-facing, no-fail conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of experience in technical production, broadcast engineering, or systems integration for live events, concerts, or corporate productions.

Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying fiber, power and network infrastructure for live events, including redundancy and failover planning.

Deep knowledge of LED display systems, including routing, switching, processor configuration (e.g., Megapixel, ROE, Barco), and signal distribution.

Proven experience designing and managing comms/intercom systems (e.g., Clear-Com, RTS) and RF coordination for large-scale productions.

Strong knowledge of live audio systems, including Dante network design/troubleshooting and support for spatial/immersive audio formats.

Familiarity with lighting power distribution and lighting consoles such as grandMA.

Working knowledge of camera systems and formats, including spatial capture workflows.

Understanding of SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based video/audio transport workflows, including network infrastructure (VLANs, switches, routing).

Strong understanding of power distribution for live events, including load balancing, UPS systems, generator backup, and failover design.

Proficiency creating signal flow and system architecture drawings using tools such as Vectorworks, AutoCAD, or Visio.

Proven ability to lead technical execution in high-pressure, executive-facing, no-fail environments.

Experience leading venue technical surveys and assessing infrastructure feasibility across diverse locations.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and vendor teams, translating complex technical concepts into clear communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting global keynote events, concerts, or large-scale corporate productions.

Familiarity with broadcast infrastructure and live streaming/encoding workflows.

Experience working in highly confidential environments with strict security and quality standards.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong ability to influence and align stakeholders across disciplines.

Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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154,000 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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