Acoustic Engineer – iPad, Mac & Home Acoustics

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an Acoustic Engineer to own acoustic design and integration across iPad, Mac & Home products.

You will work with Transducer Design, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, Software, Tuning, Operations and Reliability teams to push the boundaries of compact acoustic systems. The role involves simulation, prototyping, tuning and validation, with expected international travel about 10%.

Qualifications

• Passion for audio and fundamental knowledge of acoustic theory.
• Ability to own tasks from start to finish independently and drive execution.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and clear communication of acoustic requirements.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• MS or equivalent work experience, preferably acoustics.
• Travel around 10% internationally.

Responsibilities

• Own acoustic design and integration across product lines (iPad, Mac, Home).
• Collaborate with Transducer Design, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, Software, Tuning, Operations and Reliability teams.
• Perform simulation, prototyping, tuning and validation of compact acoustic systems.
• Push boundaries of audio performance in consumer electronics.

Skills

Passion for audio

Independent ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent written communication

Education

MS or equivalent in acoustics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

COMSOL

3D CAD

Job description

Acoustic Engineer – iPad, Mac & Home Acoustics

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

At Apple, extraordinary ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences, and sound is an essential and compelling facet. Apple Acoustics is a world-class Acoustics team that enables people to communicate and experience music with greater clarity and deeper emotion. We work with the utmost attention to detail, directly impacting the design of products that millions of people around the world love!Our iPad, Mac & Home Acoustics team owns the audio experience across some of Apple's most iconic product families: from the MacBook you compose music on, to the iPad you FaceTime with, to the HomePod filling your living room with spatial audio. We are a team of engineers, tinkerers, and audio lovers who operate at the intersection of hardware, software, and acoustic design. If you're someone who obsesses over how things sound, we want to hear from you.

Description

As an Acoustic Engineer on this team, you will take innovative audio concepts from early ideation all the way to mass production, shaping how millions of people experience sound every day. You'll own acoustic design and integration across product lines, ensuring the overall audio experience is second to none. This involves deep collaboration with Transducer Design, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, Software, Tuning, Operations, and Reliability teams. Through simulation, prototyping, tuning, and validation, you will push the boundaries of what's possible in compact acoustic systems. Expected international travel is approximately 10%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion for audio and fundamental knowledge of acoustic theory
• Eagerness to take on new challenges with personal ownership, learn new skills, and drive tasks from start to finish independently
• Thrive in cross-functional collaboration, communicating acoustic requirements, assessing trade-offs, and thinking strategically about risk
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• MS or equivalent work experience, preferably specializing in acoustics
• 10% international travel

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years in an acoustics engineering role with proven success prototyping, producing, and shipping high-volume consumer electronics with overseas manufacturers
• Knowledge of electrodynamic transducer design and MEMS, including simulation of transducers and acoustic porting (lumped parameter, FEM/BEM, COMSOL)
• Hands-on experience integrating speakers and microphones, including designing for water, dust, and chemical resistance
• Passionate about audio feature development and creative sound design, e.g. beamforming, spatial audio, EQ/filter design, compression/limiting, and using tools like Max MSP and Logic Pro
• Skilled in acoustic measurement and data acquisition (Klippel, SoundCheck, Audio Precision, or similar), audio signal processing, and 3D CAD
• Skilled in high-level programming (MATLAB or Python)

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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
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