Core Audio System Software Engineer

Summary

Posted: May 28, 2024

Role Number:200553058

The Audio Media Technology (AMT) group is at the center of Apple's innovative products, including the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. AMT's Core Audio team provides audio foundation for various high profile features like Siri, phone calls, Face Time, media capture, playback and API's for third party developers to enrich our platforms. The team is seeking an engineer who will contribute to the Audio Hardware Abstraction Layer.

Description

The Audio Hardware Abstraction Layer is the advanced software engine that conducts all audio I/O in Apple's operating systems. As a member of the Audio HAL team, you will be on the front lines solving problems, helping build out new features and capabilities, and supporting the developer-facing APIs for both applications and drivers. You must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a knack for solving problems creatively. The fast-paced nature of the job requires that you be able to work well under pressure. We are seeking someone who is passionate about improving the quality of the audio experience for our customers and our developers.

• Solid command of the C/C++ programming language
• Understanding of the development and debugging of multi-threaded software
• Experience with real-time environments and/or systems programming is strongly desired
• Technical understanding of digital audio technologies is desirable
• Experience working with Audio APIs is desirable

• BS or MS in CS, EE, or related, with a solid understanding of digital audio
• Passion for digital audio

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 $116,106 and $208,300 annualized, 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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