Audio & Interaction System Architect

Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino), California, United States
Hardware
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Summary

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Role Number:200468702
We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it!

Key Qualifications

  • Creative problem solver with passion for audio experience in interactive, wearable consumer devices
  • Adept at combining analytical work with hands-on prototyping to test new ideas and build proof-of-concept platforms and demos
  • Strong grasp of the tradeoffs between performance, power, and latency; and understanding how these map to user experience
  • Solid fundamentals in EE (mixed signal) and physics
  • Working knowledge of wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, IEEE 802.15.4
  • Working knowledge of DC power conversion and Class-D amplifiers
  • Proficiency with Matlab, Python, SysML, or similar modeling tools
  • Embedded programming skills a plus

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, EE system architect who is passionate about making interactive wearable products deliver a more magical and responsive experience for the customer. In this role, you will work at the system level with attention on the end-to-end user experience, focusing on audio, input devices, and ecosystem interoperability. You’ll work on technologies and solutions that address opportunities to improve latency, power efficiency, and ease of use. As a creative problem solver, your work may include improving/optimizing incumbent solutions as well as investigating and proving out new/emerging technologies. You enjoy “connecting dots” and leveraging the work of others while identifying and addressing gaps that warrant new invention or problem solving. This cross-functional role requires excellent interpersonal skills and proactive collaboration across multiple partner teams on a large project. You are curious minded, always seeking to learn while offering your expertise to teach and help others.

Education & Experience

BS/MS/PhD in relevant field (EE, CS. Computer Engineering) 5+ years industry experience with significant focus on audio (electrical / acoustic) or embedded system architecture of consumer products Successfully shipped one or more consumer or industrial products

Additional Requirements

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 $179,000 and $278,000, 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.
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