Audio DSP Software Engineer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200548150

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 Technology Group (AMT) is at the center of audio, video and graphics support in Apple’s innovative products, including the HomePod, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV. AMT’s audio team provides the audio foundation for various high profile features like Spatial Audio, Siri, FaceTime and media capture and playback. As part of the audio DSP team, your focus would be on audio DSP algorithms for use in all Apple products. Key pillars of the culture at Apple include: innovation, communication, teamwork, inclusion, excellence, social and environmental responsibility.

Key Qualifications

5+ years professional coding experience as audio DSP software developer in a team
Modern C++, STL, realtime environments, CPU efficiency, exposure to OOP, Matlab / Python
Readiness to adapt work-flows and coding styles
Ability to independently find feasibly solutions to problems and implement them
High level of self organization, stress resilience, proactive approach to work
Ability to quickly pick up concepts from fields like mathematics, electrical engineering and physics. i.e. Filter design algorithms, physical models of loudspeakers, electrical circuits.
Team player, learner, excellent communicator

Description

As a member of the DSPLib algorithm team you will be making significant contributions to a C++ library that is invoked whenever a microphone a speaker is active on any Apple device. Your contribution will be development and deployment of library modules code refactoring, CPU optimization, increasing test coverage.

Education & Experience

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or other related field.

Additional Requirements

Critical listening skills, trained ears
Background and passion for audio and music
Exposure to professional sound studio environment
Track record developing own audio algorithms / plug ins
Custom UI design
Profound experience with equalizers, compressors, limiters, etc.
Track record developing auto - mixing applications
Audio ML

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 $170,700.00 and $300,200.00, 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.