Audio Tools & Automation Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

3d

About The Position

The Audio Tools & Automation Engineer 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 in third-party professional applications, command-line tools, encoders included with Apple operating systems, and applications deployed in live production environments. The engineer will design and implement automated regression suites, integrate them into continuous integration, and develop scripted validation to verify output across releases. Testing will cover individual components as well as end-to-end authoring workflows used by mixers and post-production teams. Direct use of the tools and critical listening are also essential.

The role also contributes to ancillary software tools that help content creators work more efficiently. The engineer serves as a technical point of contact for teams adopting the technologies, onboarding and supporting engineers and content creators inside and outside Apple, and preparing and running demonstrations for leadership, partners, and the creative community. The work involves close collaboration with codec and format engineering, content production teams, and third-party developers integrating the tools.

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, including 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 computer science, electrical engineering, 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated regression suites for ASAF and APAC software deliverables.
• Integrate automated tests into continuous integration systems.
• Develop scripted validation to verify correct output across releases.
• Test both individual software components and complete authoring workflows.
• Work directly with audio tools and perform critical listening.
• Contribute to ancillary software tools that help content creators work faster.
• Onboard and support engineers and content creators adopting the technologies, both inside and outside Apple.
• Prepare and run demonstrations for leadership, partners, and the creative community.
• Collaborate with codec and format engineering, content production teams, and third-party developers integrating the tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time