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Hearing Scientist

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The Hearing Science team at Apple is seeking a passionate Engineer or Scientist to enhance hearing health features in their products. This role involves applying knowledge of hearing science to develop innovative solutions from concept to release. The team collaborates with various departments to influence feature definitions and use cases. Candidates will work on prototypes, user studies, and data analysis to improve customer experiences.

Requirements

  • MS or PhD, preferably specializing in audio, acoustics, or hearing science
  • Solid understanding of acoustics, hearing science, and signal processing fundamentals
  • Proficiency in coding, specifically in MATLAB or Python
  • Experience with user study design and data analysis
  • Excellent written and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary team members
  • 2+ years in a hearing technology role, preferably within the audio consumer electronics industry
  • Solid understanding of psychoacoustic and physiological assessments of hearing ability
  • Familiarity with fundamental acoustic measurements such as speaker and microphone calibration
  • Ability to work independently to solve technical problems
  • Strong organization and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Apply knowledge of hearing science to design and develop hearing health features
  • Develop and iterate on prototypes and feature specifications
  • Design user studies and analyze data to inform product development
  • Work with prototype hardware and acoustic test equipment
  • Collaborate with teams across Apple to influence feature definitions and use cases

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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