Core Audio System Software Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
120 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 · Core Audio System Software Engineer

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As a Core Audio System Software Engineer, you will join the Audio and Media Technologies team to build foundational audio infrastructure supporting features like FaceTime, Siri, and Music playback. Working within the Audio Hardware Abstraction Layer team, you will design, develop, and maintain core components of the audio subsystem while evolving developer-facing APIs for application and driver developers. Your daily work involves solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new features, and debugging intricate issues across hardware, drivers, and software layers. The role requires proficiency in C++ and familiarity with Swift, alongside a solid understanding of multi-threaded programming, operating systems concepts, and digital audio systems. You will specifically address technical challenges related to real-time constraints and low-latency systems to ensure a high-quality experience for the broader developer community and end users.

Skills

C++ Swift Multi-threaded Programming Operating Systems Digital Audio Systems Low-latency Systems Debugging Software Stack

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain core components of the Audio HAL and related subsystems.
  • Implement new audio features in coordination with driver, stack, and application teams.
  • Own and evolve developer-facing APIs to ensure they are robust, performant, and intuitive.
  • Debug complex audio issues across hardware, drivers, and software layers.
  • Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of engineering excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Strong C++ programming skills and familiarity with Swift.
  • Solid understanding of multi-threaded programming and operating systems concepts.
  • Experience with digital audio systems.
  • Proven debugging skills across complex software stacks.
  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience with real-time audio software (preferred).
  • Familiarity with real-time constraints and low-latency systems (preferred).

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