 Acoustic Testing and Tuning Engineer - Hearing Health

Do you feel passionate about ensuring quality audio experience and helping millions of users? In this role, you will be championing safety and efficacy of Acoustics Hearing Health features through regulatory Software Requirements Specification and firmware testing. Responsibilities include determining test scope, executing on prioritized test cases, specifying automation and tooling requirements, completing tool validation, and compiling reports for regulatory filing. In addition, you will conduct acoustic measurements to support tuning of Hearing Health features on future Apple products.

BS/MS or equivalent, preferably specializing in audio, acoustics, or hearing science
Solid understanding of acoustics and signal processing fundamentals
Experience executing and debugging scripts with Python and MATLAB
Familiarity with acoustic measurement equipment such as ear simulators, audio interfaces, signal conditioners

Ability to work independently to solve technical problems
Strong organization and communication skills
Critical listening skills
Familiarity with validation and verification process in the context of audio systems engineering
Familiarity with audiometry, hearing aids, and hearing assistive technologies
Familiarity with Software as a Medical Device and associated regulatory requirements
Proficiency with SoundCheck audio measurement software

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!

Our Acoustics Hearing Health team drives the design and integration of hearing health features, including the Hearing Test Feature and the Hearing Aid Feature on AirPods Pro. This role will focus on delivering regulatory Software Requirements Specification and objective testing of Apple’s hearing health features, as well as conducting acoustic measurements and tuning on future Apple products.

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 $126,797 and $220,900 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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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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

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