Acoustics DSP Engineer

Being a member of the Beats Audio Voice team presents a unique opportunity within Apple. We are small, adaptable, and driven group, responsible for the end-to-end voice performance of future audio products. We are at home working with novel architectures on tight schedules, fueling innovative ideas that span ecosystems. We interact with cross-functional teams on a regular basis, and continually strive to elevate Apple’s audio roadmap. As part of the team you will contribute, develop, and create in a space where your critical ear, technical expertise, and passion for sound are key to the success of our products.

Do you have experience in Telephony?, Hands-on practice working with development hardware and early-stage prototype systems

Experience with subjective listening evaluation methodologies

Experience deploying ML solutions on resource-constrained devices

Comfortable defining and manipulating large datasets for batch processing

Working knowledge of fixed and floating point precision architectures and their implications for audio systems

B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Audio Engineering, Music Technology, or equivalent experience

Minimum Qualifications

Solid C proficiency, including porting algorithms to production-quality code

3+ years experience in telephony or communications audio (e.g., speech enhancement, acoustic echo cancellation, noise suppression)

Ability to identify and characterize audio artifacts across diverse signal conditions

Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for algorithm development and analysis

Experience constructing and debugging multi-platform data pipelines

Excellent teamwork and communication practices

Familiarity with ML data pipelines from training through performance qualification

4.14.1 out of 5 stars Los Angeles, CA $139,500 - $258,100 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• RSU, 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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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

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Let your imagination be heard. Apple products reach the ears and hearts of listeners around the globe, and Beats at Apple pushes the boundaries of where audio technology and popular culture intersect. With a rapidly evolving roster of acclaimed headphone and speaker products, supported on both iOS and Android platforms, we offer a dynamic and compelling audio experience that has far-reaching impact.