Acoustic Engineer, iPad, Mac & Home Acoustics

Apple Inc

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Location
San Francisco, CA
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$150,400–$277,600 / yr
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68 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Acoustic Engineer, iPad, Mac & Home Acoustics

JOB TITLE: Acoustic Engineer – iPad, Mac & Home Acoustics The Acoustic Engineer – iPad, Mac & Home Acoustics joins the Apple Acoustics team to own the audio experience for iconic product families including MacBook, iPad, and HomePod. This role involves taking innovative audio concepts from early ideation to mass production by owning acoustic design and integration across product lines. You will perform simulation, prototyping, tuning, and validation while collaborating with Transducer Design, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, Software, Tuning, Operations, and Reliability teams. Required skills include fundamental knowledge of acoustic theory, 3D CAD, and high-level programming in MATLAB or Python. Preferred expertise includes electrodynamic transducer design, MEMS, FEM/BEM, COMSOL, and tools like Max MSP and Logic Pro. You will solve complex problems in compact acoustic systems, including beamforming, spatial audio, and EQ/filter design.

What you'll do

  • Own acoustic design and integration across product lines from early ideation to mass production.
  • Perform acoustic simulations and prototyping to push the boundaries of compact acoustic systems.
  • Conduct acoustic tuning and validation to ensure a high-quality audio experience.
  • Integrate speakers and microphones while designing for water, dust, and chemical resistance.
  • Communicate acoustic requirements and assess technical trade-offs with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Utilize acoustic measurement and data acquisition tools to analyze audio performance.
  • Develop audio features including beamforming, spatial audio, and EQ/filter designs.
  • Use high-level programming in MATLAB or Python for acoustic modeling and data analysis.

What we're looking for

  • MS or equivalent work experience, preferably specializing in acoustics.
  • Passion for audio and fundamental knowledge of acoustic theory.
  • Ability to drive tasks independently from start to finish with personal ownership.
  • Excellent written and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Willingness to travel internationally approximately 10%.
  • 5+ years in an acoustics engineering role with success shipping high-volume consumer electronics (preferred).
  • Knowledge of electrodynamic transducer design, MEMS, and simulation tools like COMSOL (preferred).
  • Skilled in acoustic measurement, audio signal processing, 3D CAD, and programming in MATLAB or Python (preferred).

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