> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/195041-audio-system-specialist-anc](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/195041-audio-system-specialist-anc). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Audio System Specialist | ANC - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $139,500.0 - $258,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Apple Products, Sound Recording and Reproduction, Audio Signal Processing, Hardware Platform Interface, MATLAB, Simulation Software - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7e35c4b550d55c1d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Engineering product development?, Digital signal processing (DSP), including adaptive filtering active noise cancellation and optimization of performance of these algorithms in devices Speaker control and protection algorithms, including design, implementation and validation of real-time control systems for enhancing speaker performance Algorithm prototyping in simulation software such as MATLAB and real-time hardware platform Acoustic prototyping including experimentation in anechoic chambers and audio/acoustic measurement tools Listening skills for diagnosing problems in product sound quality Minimum Qualifications Most of our engineers have advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field, but if you've followed a different path to expertise in Audio Engineering, we still want to hear from you. 5+ years relevant product development experience in ANC technology. Up to 10% domestic or international travel. ## Description As an Audio System Specialist with Beats Electronics, you will specify, develop, integrate, tune, and verify ANC performance on Beats headphone and earphone products. In this role, you will drive system design, modeling, and tuning of audio processing features in Apple products, specifically focusing on active noise cancellation. You will have an opportunity to work on development and analysis of both hardware and software components using a combination of acoustic and DSP skills. As part of the product development team, you will work independently as the main Acoustics point-of-contact for ANC performance; interact with Beats/Apple Engineering counterparts and supplier engineering teams to ensure performance targets and delivery milestones are met. You will develop & demo ANC system prototypes, characterize and communicate performance to the team, perform competitive evaluation and benchmarking. ## Related Videos - [Lessons from Steve Jobs - Learnings from the Past for the Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1021-lessons-from-steve-jobs-learnings-from-the-past-for-the-future) - [Raise your voice!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/10-raise-your-voice) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Xcode development redefAIned](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100195-xcode-development-redefained) - [The Sound of Your Secrets: Teaching Your Model to Spy, So You Can Learn to Defend](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100357-the-sound-of-your-secrets-teaching-your-model-to-spy-so-you-can-learn-to-defend) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)