The Senior Audio Systems Architect role at Apple focuses on setting the technical direction for audio across all Apple products. This position involves owning the end-to-end audio systems architecture, collaborating with various teams, and making architectural decisions that will shape audio technology for years to come. The role requires a hands-on approach, including prototyping and coding, while also leading investigations into systemic issues. The ideal candidate will leverage AI-assisted engineering to enhance workflows within the audio organization.

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience with ownership of cross-stack architecture
• Excellent programming skills in C and C++ with strong fundamentals in OOP and real-time systems
• Strong understanding of multi-core SoC architecture, DMA, and power management
• Hands-on experience with audio fundamentals including sample rates and codecs
• Proven experience designing and deploying AI-driven automated workflows in production
• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• Own the end-to-end audio systems architecture spanning silicon, firmware, and frameworks
• Partner with silicon, EE, acoustics, ML, and framework teams to define audio architecture
• Prototype and write code to address systemic issues and implement architectural fixes
• Identify and drive the adoption of high-leverage workflows for the audio organization
• Review hardware schematics and collaborate with EE and silicon design teams
• Lead technical design from concept through mass production across multiple product lines
• Develop custom skills and tool-calling capabilities for AI agents

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.