Acoustics DSP Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California seeks an Acoustics DSP Engineer to ensure the correct integration of audio software and hardware across iOS, macOS and wireless devices. You will tune and optimize voice recognition DSP algorithms, collaborating with Audio Tuning, DSP and ML teams.

The role requires strong debugging skills, attention to detail, and occasional international travel. Apple offers a competitive base pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent in Audio or Electrical Engineering.
• Solid understanding of acoustics and signal processing fundamentals.
• Experience with Python and MATLAB scripting.
• Familiarity with acoustic measurement equipment (HeadAcqua, Soundcheck, Audio Analyzers).

Responsibilities

• Tune, optimize and listen to internal algorithms for Apple HW with focus on Voice Recognition across iOS, macOS and wireless products.
• Collaborate with Acoustic Hardware, Audio Tuning, DSP algorithm and ML teams; communicate effectively across functions.
• Debug hardware/software interactions and ensure robust DSP performance in real-world scenarios.
• Travel internationally may be required.

Skills

Acoustics fundamentals

Signal processing

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Audio DSP

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Audio or Electrical Engineering

Tools

HeadAcqua Test System

Soundcheck

Audio Analyzers

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

At Apple, new 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 a world-class Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity and appreciate our products without disturbance from noise. In Apple Acoustics we work with obsessive attention to detail, directly contributing to products that ship to millions of people around the world.The Audio System Tuning team is looking for an Acoustics DSP Engineer to ensure the correct marriage between audio software and acoustic hardware in Apple’s HW devices. The successful candidate will be responsible for all Audio DSP optimization for Voice Recognition applications in various iOS, MACOS and Wireless Apple products.

Description

The candidate will be a member of Acoustic Hardware Team, and work day-to-day with the Audio Tuning Engineers, DSP algorithm & ML teams. This role will require attention to details and excellent HW and SW debugging skills. You will be interacting with different teams at Apple regularly, and as such, you should have great communication and collaboration skills. You will tune, optimize and listen to different internally developed algorithms for Apple HW with focus on advanced techniques to deliver the best Voice Recognition experience across all Apple HW. This role might require some international traveling as well. Apple delivers world class products and Audio should just make these products even better with superb sound.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent, preferably specializing in Audio or Electrical Engineering.
• Solid understanding of acoustics and signal processing fundamentals.
• Experience executing and debugging scripts with Python and MATLAB.
• Familiarity with acoustic measurement equipment such HeadAcqua Test System, Soundcheck, and Audio Analyzers.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth Audio DSP knowledge for audio applications, such as Echo and Double Talk, Microphone Array Processing, Beam-Forming, Multi-Band Compression, Equalization, Noise Suppression in portable devices.
• Excellent coding and debugging skills (Python and C/C++ preferred).
• Strong background in applying Machine Learning methods and frameworks for Audio applications.
• Experience with tuning of echo cancellation algorithms, providing the correct tradeoff between echo return loss and double talk performance, and speech intelligibility.
• Knowledge on transducers and their Acoustic integration is preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, ability to work optimally in multi-functional teams.

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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