What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acoustic Engineer | AirPods position at Apple?
Summary
Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200553042
At Apple, extraordinary ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences. Sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience. Apple has assembled an elite Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity, and enjoy elegant sound throughout our product line. In Apple Acoustics we work with the utmost attention to detail, directly impacting the design of products that millions of people around the world love!
The Audio Product Acoustics drives the acoustic design and overall audio quality of the entire AirPods lineup. We are a diverse team having deep expertise in acoustic design and integration, hardware and algorithm prototyping, critical listening, and hearing science. We work closely with multi-functional teams to find innovative solutions to complex engineering issues. We are searching for an Acoustic Engineer to help bring AirPods to the next level. Could this be you?
Description
As an Acoustic Engineer on the Audio Products Team, you will take new and innovative audio concepts from early design phase all the way to a mass produced audio product heard by our customers. This includes providing input on mechanical and electrical design to industrial and product design teams. As a natural part of simulating, building, and validating acoustic designs, we also give input on the digital signal processing to ensure the overall audio product experience is second to none.
Minimum Qualifications
- Fundamental knowledge of acoustic theory with a focus on electroacoustics, physical acoustics, and acoustic simulation
- Acoustic measurement, data acquisition, and data analysis skills
- A passion for audio and acoustics
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multi-disciplinary team members
- Ability to travel internationally as required
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent field
- 5 years of proven industry experience
- Practical knowledge of acoustic transducers and equivalent circuit modeling techniques in the context of headphone design
- Proficiency in high level programming (MATLAB or Python)
- Experience modeling acoustic systems with COMSOL Multiphysics
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
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 $138,900 and $208,300, 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.
Salary : $138,900 - $208,300
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