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Core Audio Software Engineer

Yesterday San Diego, CA

Imagine what you could do at Apple! Everyday, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we are looking for individuals like you. The Media, Graphics & Compute Technologies (MGC) is at the center of audio, video and graphics support in Apple's innovative products, including the HomePod, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV. MGC's Audio team provides the audio foundation for various high profile features like Spatial Audio, Siri, FaceTime, media capture, and playback.

Description

As a Core Audio System Software engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and debugging audio system software for all of Apple's platforms. In particular, you will focus on the way audio is routed through the system, ensuring that any connected devices can be used to their full potential within the complex and feature-rich audio system. You will work across the full spectrum of audio experiences - from FaceTime calls to Siri interactions to media playback - across a wide range of connected accessories including HDMI, USB audio, and Bluetooth. The position will involve developing the software that is responsible for both running the audio hardware as well as exposing new audio features and capabilities throughout the system. The work involves close collaboration with hardware driver teams and various Apple technologies including Siri, AirPods, FaceTime, and AirPlay.

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Preferred Qualifications

BS or MS in CS, EE, or related experience.

At least two years of experience working in a collaborative software development environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent software design/programming skills in C++

Solid understanding of object-oriented methodologies, multi-threaded programming and operating systems concepts

Experience with digital audio programming and solid debugging skills

Pay & Benefits

This posting is not for a specific job opening and by submitting your resume you are expressing interest in being contacted about this type of role at Apple in the future.

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA
Job ID: apple-200661515-3543_rxr-664
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-05-18T19:39:05

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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