Lead Spatial Audio Architect — Real-Time DSP & Codecs
Apple Inc.
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Job summary
Apple Inc. is seeking a seasoned audio software engineer to drive the technical direction of spatial audio playback across Apple platforms. You will own the architecture of audio decoding, rendering, and the real-time mix engine powering Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos.
This high-impact role shapes immersive audio for hundreds of millions of devices. You will architect the end-to-end spatial audio pipeline from codec integration to output for headphones and speakers, and design system APIs
Qualifications
- Strong C++17+ systems programming experience for real-time audio.
- Deep knowledge of multichannel audio formats and codec pipelines.
- Experience with real-time audio systems, low-latency DSP, and mixer graphs.
- Experience designing and shipping system-level APIs.
- BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years in professional audio or media playback.
Responsibilities
- Architect and evolve the end-to-end spatial audio pipeline, codecs, and mix engine.
- Collaborate with Bluetooth audio, AirPlay, Core Media, and other teams to deliver immersive audio across Apple devices.
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Job description
Apple Inc. is seeking a seasoned audio software engineer to drive the technical direction of spatial audio playback across Apple platforms. You will own the architecture of audio decoding, rendering, and the real-time mix engine powering Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos.
This high-impact role shapes immersive audio for hundreds of millions of devices. You will architect the end-to-end spatial audio pipeline from codec integration to output for headphones and speakers, and design system APIs
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