Embedded Audio DSP Firmware Engineer

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 Audio Media Technologies (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 Vision Pro.

Our work directly impacts the end-user experience through impactful features such as Adaptive Noise Control, Conversation Awareness, FaceTime, Siri, media playback, and Conversation Boost, to name just a few.

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.

Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role.

Description

We are looking for someone who can help us realize new low-power / high-compute audio DSP features in Apple's products. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing signal processing algorithms on programmable HW.

You will write unit tests and integration tests to enable comprehensive testing and validation of your software. You will work cross-functionally with Acoustics experts, algorithm engineers, DSP software engineers, audio driver developers, and HW engineers to integrate these features into real-time audio subsystems while solving audio fidelity and performance issues along the way.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep understanding of DSP fundamentals, preferably in audio (speech enhancement, noise cancellation / reduction, media processing, sample rate conversion).
• Excellent C / C++ coding skills.
• Experience realizing audio / DSP / real-time features and applications.
• Experience with development and debug of audio issues on HW platforms.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and collaborate effectively with people from various disciplines.
• BS / MS in EE or CS or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent Python skills.
• Experience with audio test and measurement equipment and methodologies.

Pay & Benefits

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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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.

Note : Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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