Hearing Health Technologist

Are you passionate about solving the cocktail party problem and empowering millions of people to communicate with ease in noisy environments? Do you like to find innovative solutions to translate scientific knowledge into revolutionary products? As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will apply your knowledge of hearing science and audio engineering to the design and development of next-generation features—from the idea phase all the way to released products. This role involves an exciting mix of developing and iterating on prototypes, designing studies, analyzing data, and integrating audio algorithms. Whether you are working with prototype hardware and acoustic test equipment, or implementing state-of-the-art technologies to address hearing aid users' needs, you will have the opportunity to work across Apple to bring your ideas to life.

MS or PhD specializing in hearing science, audio engineering, acoustics, human-centered design, or similar. Intimate understanding of hearing aid users’ needs and hearing loss assessment methods.
Solid foundations in human hearing: physiology, auditory pathways, psychoacoustics.
Strong foundations in acoustics and audio signal processing.
Familiarity with objective/subjective methods for evaluating audio technologies and proficiency with data analysis.
Proficiency in high-level programming and coding, such as Python or MATLAB.
Practical experience bringing concepts to user-facing features through definition, prototyping, implementation, and integration.
Excellent written and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary team members.

2+ years of industry experience in hearing technology, preferably within consumer electronics.
Understanding of state-of-the-art hearing assistive technologies: features and algorithms.
In-depth experience applying signal processing and machine learning techniques for audio enhancements in the context of speech communication or music listening.
Familiarity with fundamental acoustic measurements (such as speaker and microphone calibration).
Ability to work independently to solve complex technical problems.
Critical listening skills.

At Apple, extraordinary ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences. Sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience. Apple has assembled an elite Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity, and enjoy elegant sound throughout our product line. In Apple Acoustics, we work with the utmost attention to detail, directly impacting the design of products that millions of people around the world love!

Our Hearing Health and Hearing Science teams drive the design, development, and integration of the next generation of hearing health features, including the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features on AirPods Pro. We are searching for a passionate engineer, scientist, or technologist to help take hearing health to the next level by designing, prototyping, and evaluating new audio algorithms and listening experiences.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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