Power & Performance Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Power & Performance Engineer for Audio & Media Technologies to optimize power, performance and memory across iOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS and visionOS.

You will use internal power/performance measurement tools, work with prototype hardware, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ship high‑quality audio features and platform integrations. This hands-on role requires strong coding skills in C/C++, Objective C/Swift, Python and excellent English

Job description

Power & Performance Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do at Apple! Everyday, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we are looking for individuals like you. The Apple Media Tech (AMT) group is at the center of audio, video, and graphics in Apple’s innovative products, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod, Apple TV and VisionPro.AMT’s Audio team provides the audio foundation for various high profile features like Game Audio, Siri, FaceTime, media capture, playback and API’s for third party developers to enrich our platforms. The team is looking for talented engineers who are passionate about building audio features and products for millions of customers and care about overall user experience. You will revolutionize the audio experience for game and future audio technologies.

Description

Our team is looking for an enthusiastic power and performance engineer to support our audio engineering and quality teams within the Audio & Media Technologies group. As a member of our team, your goal will be to help ship exciting features while ensuring power and performance quality across iOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS and visionOS platforms. You will be using various internal tools that support measuring power and performance metrics. Additionally you will be interacting with prototype hardware and development boards regularly. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys taking initiative and is comfortable working with multi‑functional teams. If you see yourself as a dedicated power and performance engineer with good communication skills and passion to succeed in an exciting and fast‑paced environment, you will thrive here.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to problem solve and prove your own ideas.
• Coding skills in C/C++, Objective C/Swift, Python
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Knowledge with common performance benchmarks and workloads
• Knowledge with system power, performance, and memory assessment tools. Familiarity with Instruments in Xcode.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS Computer Science or equivalent work experience

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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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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