Audio Tools & Automation Engineer

Apple•Cupertino, CA

About The Position

As a Tools & Automation Engineer, you will build automated test infrastructure to safeguard Apple Spatial Audio Format (ASAF) and Apple Positional Audio Codec (APAC) software deliverables. These include audio plug-ins and SDKs used within third-party professional applications, command-line tools, encoders included in Apple operating systems, and applications deployed in live production environments. You will design and implement automated regression suites, integrate them into continuous integration (CI), and develop scripted validation to verify correct output across releases. Testing will cover individual components as well as complete authoring workflows used by mixers and post-production teams. Working directly with the tools and critical listening are also essential parts of the role.

Requirements

High-level fluency with professional digital audio workstations and the broader audio production toolchain.
Experience mixing immersive or spatial audio content.
Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages, with the ability to build, read, and debug application-level code.
Experience designing and maintaining automated test infrastructure, including regression suites and CI integration.
BS or MS in CS, EE, Audio Engineering, or a related degree, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with immersive or object-based audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H, or Ambisonics.
Experience with plug-in formats such as AAX, AU, or VST.
Experience using AI agents to accelerate development, testing, and technical support workflows.