Senior Spatial Audio Architect

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 181,100 - 318,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California is seeking a seasoned audio software engineer to lead the development of spatial audio playback across all Apple platforms. This role involves collaborating with multiple teams to create immersive audio experiences.

The ideal candidate will have strong C++ programming skills, deep experience in real-time audio systems, and a solid understanding of audio codec pipelines. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and stock options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience in audio or media playback.
• Experience with low-latency signal processing and mixer graphs.
• Experience integrating third-party codec SDKs into audio frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Architect and evolve the end-to-end spatial audio pipeline.
• Drive technical relationships with codec vendors.
• Collaborate closely with Bluetooth audio and AirPlay teams.

Skills

C++ systems programming skills

Understanding of multichannel audio formats

Real-time audio systems experience

Designing system-level APIs

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California is seeking a seasoned audio software engineer to lead the development of spatial audio playback across all Apple platforms. This role involves collaborating with multiple teams to create immersive audio experiences.

The ideal candidate will have strong C++ programming skills, deep experience in real-time audio systems, and a solid understanding of audio codec pipelines. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and stock options.