February 8, 2025

DSP Audio Engineer

Mid • On-site

$143,100 - $214,500/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200590508
Are you a highly talented, self-driven engineer that loves to test your skills against new and diverse challenges? Are you looking for a role that pushes you to do your best, be your most creative and invent new technology that affects billions of people? If so, become part of the elite team responsible for the hardware and controls architecture of all Apple platforms. In this highly visible and multi-functional role, you will drive technology that optimizes the user experience while finding balance between the power demands of existing and new product features, and the harsh confluence of beautiful industrial design, power delivery and battery chemistry. Are you ready to join a team transforming hardware technology? We are looking for a strong generalist with a mobile or computer systems background, an understanding of both hardware and software, and the ability to weigh trade-offs between the different disciplines involved in the system. This position requires strong communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills. As a member of our Audio Architecture team, you will be responsible for the support of the full programming and debugging toolchain to develop audio applications. These software tools are used internal to Apple for product development, simulation and SoC bringup.

Description

- You will support software teams in porting applications to Audio DSP cores and Hardware teams in sizing and integrating DSP cores into SoCs. - You will own the definition and creation of the test rigs to run audio applications in a bare metal environment. - You will participate in code reviews of the of the architecture for audio processors. - Applicant should be able to cross the hardware/software boundary and work in C/C++, Verilog, MATLAB, and Schematics. - Maintain/enhance existing software. - Support application teams in their use of the processors and their programming environment - Debug and resolve real time application issues on devices - Consult with SoC teams integrating the audio cores - Support the bring up, testing, and power measurement of audio cores in Apple SoCs

Minimum Qualifications

  • MS/PhD in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills with background in algorithms and data structures
  • Strong affinity with audio
  • Experience in digital audio signal processing
  • Graduate level courses/equivalent work in computer architecture
  • General understanding of circuit timing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a technical support role is a plus
  • Knowledge of compilers is a plus
  • Experience with extending IDEs is a plus

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 $143,100 and $214,500, 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.