Acoustic Engineer â iPad, Mac & Home Acoustics
AppleAcoustic Engineer â iPad, Mac & Home Acoustics
AppleLocation
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/19/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
As an Acoustic Engineer at Apple, you will be part of the iPad, Mac & Home Acoustics team, focusing on enhancing audio experiences across iconic product families. This role involves taking innovative audio concepts from ideation to mass production, ensuring exceptional sound quality. You will collaborate with various teams, including Transducer Design and Product Design, to integrate acoustic systems effectively. Your passion for audio and expertise in acoustics will directly impact how millions of users experience sound.
Requirements
- Passion for audio and fundamental knowledge of acoustic theory
- Eagerness to take on new challenges with personal ownership and learn new skills
- 5+ years in an acoustics engineering role with proven success in high-volume consumer electronics
- Knowledge of electrodynamic transducer design and MEMS, including simulation techniques
- Hands-on experience integrating speakers and microphones for durability
- Skilled in acoustic measurement and data acquisition tools
- Proficient in high-level programming languages such as MATLAB or Python
Responsibilities
- Take innovative audio concepts from early ideation to mass production
- Own acoustic design and integration across product lines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate acoustic requirements
- Push the boundaries of compact acoustic systems through simulation and prototyping
- Ensure the overall audio experience meets high standards of quality
- Conduct validation and tuning of acoustic systems
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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