Audio System Specialist | ANC at Apple
Boulder, CO 80301
About the Job
SummaryPosted: Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number:200572772At Apple, extraordinary ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences
Sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience
Apple has assembled an elite Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity, and enjoy elegant sound throughout our product line
In Apple Acoustics we work with the utmost attention to detail, directly impacting the design of products that millions of people around the world love!
Our Audio Systems Engineering team drives the design and integration of new acoustic features across Apple product lines
You'll often find us at the intersection of computation algorithms and physical acoustic systems
Our focus is active noise cancellation, Adaptive EQ, spatial audio, and more
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!DescriptionWithin Audio Systems Engineering, our Noise Control group is passionate about developing robust control systems for acoustic environments -- primarily with our AirPods line
In this role you will drive system design, modeling, and tuning of audio processing features in Apple products, specifically focusing on active noise cancellation
You will have an opportunity to work on development and analysis of both hardware and software components using a combination of acoustic and DSP skills.
As part of our team, you will also work on improving the audio systems architecture for future Apple products.Minimum Qualifications4+ years relevant product development experienceMost of our engineers have advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field, but if you’ve followed a different path to expertise in Audio Engineering, we still want to hear from youPreferred QualificationsDigital signal processing (DSP), including adaptive filtering, active noise cancellation and optimization of performance of these algorithms in devicesAlgorithm prototyping in simulation software such as MATLAB and real time hardware platformsAcoustic prototyping including experimentation in anechoic chambers and Audio/Acoustic measurement toolsListening skills for diagnosing problems in product sound qualityPay & BenefitsAt 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 $128,300 and $193,200, 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 Apple’s 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 Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
You’ll 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 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.
Sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience
Apple has assembled an elite Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity, and enjoy elegant sound throughout our product line
In Apple Acoustics we work with the utmost attention to detail, directly impacting the design of products that millions of people around the world love!
Our Audio Systems Engineering team drives the design and integration of new acoustic features across Apple product lines
You'll often find us at the intersection of computation algorithms and physical acoustic systems
Our focus is active noise cancellation, Adaptive EQ, spatial audio, and more
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!DescriptionWithin Audio Systems Engineering, our Noise Control group is passionate about developing robust control systems for acoustic environments -- primarily with our AirPods line
In this role you will drive system design, modeling, and tuning of audio processing features in Apple products, specifically focusing on active noise cancellation
You will have an opportunity to work on development and analysis of both hardware and software components using a combination of acoustic and DSP skills.
As part of our team, you will also work on improving the audio systems architecture for future Apple products.Minimum Qualifications4+ years relevant product development experienceMost of our engineers have advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field, but if you’ve followed a different path to expertise in Audio Engineering, we still want to hear from youPreferred QualificationsDigital signal processing (DSP), including adaptive filtering, active noise cancellation and optimization of performance of these algorithms in devicesAlgorithm prototyping in simulation software such as MATLAB and real time hardware platformsAcoustic prototyping including experimentation in anechoic chambers and Audio/Acoustic measurement toolsListening skills for diagnosing problems in product sound qualityPay & BenefitsAt 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 $128,300 and $193,200, 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 Apple’s 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 Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
You’ll 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 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.
