Audio Driver Development Engineer

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$135,400 - $250,600
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5+ years of experience
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Description For Audio Driver Development Engineer

Apple's Audio team is seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Audio Driver Development Engineer to join their innovative team in San Diego. This role sits at the intersection of hardware and software, focusing on building the audio foundation for high-profile features like Game Audio, Siri, FaceTime, and media capabilities.

As an Audio Driver Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing audio drivers for new Apple products while maintaining existing ones. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts millions of users worldwide. You'll be part of the team that revolutionizes audio experiences for gaming and future audio technologies.

The ideal candidate brings strong programming skills and a genuine enthusiasm for audio technology. You'll work closely with hardware teams, participate in design reviews, and solve complex technical challenges. The role requires expertise in kernel-level programming, device drivers, and firmware development, combined with a solid understanding of computer architecture.

Apple offers an exceptional compensation package, including a competitive base salary range of $135,400 to $250,600, plus opportunities for equity through stock programs and bonuses. The benefits package includes comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and education reimbursement.

Working at Apple means joining a company where innovation and creativity are paramount. You'll be part of a diverse team that values collaboration and is committed to delivering exceptional user experiences. The company's culture encourages pushing boundaries and thinking differently, making it an ideal environment for those who want to make a significant impact in consumer technology.

This role provides a perfect balance for engineers who enjoy working close to hardware while writing software. You'll have the opportunity to work on upcoming Apple products, contributing to the next generation of audio technology. The position offers both technical challenges and growth opportunities, making it ideal for someone who wants to advance their career in audio engineering while working for one of the world's most influential technology companies.

Last updated 24 days ago

Responsibilities For Audio Driver Development Engineer

  • Design, develop and debug audio drivers and tools
  • Driver bringup for new platforms and audio peripherals
  • Participate in audio hardware design reviews
  • Create and maintain engineering documents

Requirements For Audio Driver Development Engineer

  • Experience in software development, device bringup, debugging and testing
  • Experience with kernel level programming, device drivers and/or firmware development
  • Experience with bug triaging, regression testing and commercialization support
  • Excellent programming skills with knowledge of C++, C or Objective-C
  • Audio domain knowledge of ADC/DAC, amplifiers and I2S/TDM/SPI/SoundWire interfaces is a plus
  • Good understanding of computer architecture
  • BS in computer science or engineering (or equivalent experience)

Benefits For Audio Driver Development Engineer

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Equity
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Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits

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