Job description
The Audio Engineer role is part of Apple's Production Services team in Austin, focusing on delivering technical excellence for audio in various internal meetings and events. This position requires hands-on audio operation for events and remote productions, ensuring high production standards while collaborating with local audio crews and vendor partners. The team values engineers who are curious and eager to learn across multiple production disciplines. Success in this role demands deep technical expertise, meticulous preparation, and the ability to perform calmly in high-pressure environments.
Requirements
- 7+ years of proven experience supporting large-scale productions or medium to large size performance theaters.
- Proficient in console bussing and complex routing with the ability to maintain signal integrity across multiple output paths.
- Demonstrated expertise in television, theatrical, concert, and event audio mixing.
- Solid A2 background with proven expertise in micing talent and managing RF frequencies.
- Deep knowledge of signal flow and system design, including analog and networked audio paths.
- Thorough understanding of acoustics and audio device selection.
- Proven ability to work directly and professionally with senior executives in high-pressure environments.
- Willingness to develop skills beyond audio, including interest in video engineering and broadcast workflows.
- Experience in corporate production environments where discretion and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Clear communicator with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Experience with immersive and spatial audio systems.
- Strong understanding of audio networking, including Dante and system design.
- Advanced experience with SSL System T and Yamaha Rivage digital mixing consoles.
- Strong knowledge of ClearCom and Riedel comms systems.
- Ability to create and modify system line drawings and signal flow diagrams.
- Commitment to safe work practices and high production standards.
- Track record of working on small, collaborative teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide audio engineering support for Apple's Austin theater spaces.
- Deliver technical excellence for internal meetings and events.
- Set and maintain high production standards while leading local audio crews.
- Perform hands-on audio operation for events and remote productions.
- Coordinate logistics with non-technical support staff.
- Work directly with senior leaders and their teams during live events.
- Manage RF frequencies and deploy comms systems in live production settings.
- Translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences during events.
- Create and modify system line drawings and documentation for production venues.
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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