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Acoustic Engineer – iPad, Mac & Home Acoustics

Apple

Location

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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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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