Acoustics DSP Engineer

Summary

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.

Description

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications

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