Core Audio Triage Engineer at Apple Culver , CA

Job Summary

Core Audio Triage Engineer – Culver City, CA.

The Audio & Media Technologies (AMT) group is at the heart of Apple’s innovative products, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. The Core Audio team provides the audio foundation for features such as Siri, phone calls, Face Time, media capture and playback, and APIs for third‑party developers.

Embedded within the Audio Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) team, you will debug and investigate software issues, build tools and systems, and use engineering analysis to solve challenging problems across the stack. You’ll support developer‑facing APIs for applications and drivers, ensuring quick resolution of bugs and efficient debugging analysis.

• Minimum 3+ years of industry experience.
• Solid understanding of digital audio software and systems.
• Experience developing with Swift, Python, JavaScript or other scripting languages; preferably low‑level C/C++ and real‑time systems knowledge.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical skills, and proficiency with tools and development environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to articulate issues clearly and collaborate under ambiguity.

• Preferred: BS or MS in CS, EE, or related field.
• Passion for digital audio.

Base pay ranges from $115,700 to $204,000, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple offers opportunities to become a shareholder, participate in restricted stock units, and purchase stock at a discount. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and services, education reimbursement, and potential discretionary bonuses or commissions.

Apple is an equal‑opportunity employer 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.

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss compensation. Apple participates in the E‑Verify program where required and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Apple will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable law.