Hearing Scientist

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an Engineer or Scientist in Hearing Science to help advance hearing health features from concept to release. You will design and iterate prototypes, develop feature specifications, and run user studies with data analysis to guide decisions.

You will engage with multiple teams and work with prototype hardware and acoustic test equipment to shape product experiences. The role emphasizes strong acoustics knowledge, signal processing fundamentals, and coding in MATLAB or Python,

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in audio, acoustics, or hearing science is required.
• Solid understanding of acoustics, hearing science, and signal processing fundamentals.
• Proficiency in coding (MATLAB or Python).
• Experience with user study design and data analysis.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills to engage with multidisciplinary team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the next generation of hearing health features.
• Iterate prototypes and feature specifications from idea to release.
• Design user studies and analyze data to inform feature use cases.
• Work with prototype hardware and acoustic test equipment and collaborate across Apple teams.

Skills

Acoustics

Signal processing

Python

MATLAB

User study design

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

MS/PhD in audio/acoustics/hearing science

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Summary

At 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 Hearing Science team drives the development of the next generation of hearing health features. We work closely with multi-functional teams to find innovative solutions to translate scientific knowledge into products and features. We are searching for a passionate Engineer or Scientist to help take hearing health to the next level.

Description

As a member of the Hearing Science team, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge of hearing science to the design and development of the next generation of hearing health features, from idea phase all the way to released features on Apple products. This will involve developing and iterating on prototypes and feature specifications, designing user studies and analyzing data, working with prototype hardware and acoustic test equipment. You will have the opportunity to work with teams across Apple, and influence the feature definition and feature use cases.

Minimum Qualifications

MS or PhD, preferably specializing in audio, acoustics, or hearing scienceSolid understanding of acoustics, hearing science, and signal processing fundamentalsProficiency in coding (MATLAB or Python)Experience with user study design and data analysisExcellent written and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary team members

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years in a hearing technology role, preferably within the audio consumer electronics industrySolid understanding of psychoacoustic and physiological assessments of hearing abilityFamiliarity with fundamental acoustic measurements such as speaker and microphone calibrationAbility to work independently to solve technical problemsStrong organization and communication skills