SoC Audio Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

We are looking for a SoC Audio Architect to join our team defining the audio subsystem architecture for Apple's SoCs — technology that powers experiences across nearly every Apple product, from ultra-low-power keyword detection to high-fidelity spatial audio. This is primarily an audio subsystem architecture role, not an audio IP design role; experience designing audio IP is valued as background but is not the core function of the position. In this highly visible role, you will own the multi-generational subsystem architecture and roadmap for audio subsystems, collaborating closely with Silicon Engineering, Software Engineering, and Hardware Engineering teams to size subsystems and optimize trade-offs between performance, power, and area. You will have visibility across every product line and be accountable for architectures that scale across the portfolio, from early concept through tape-out and into shipping product.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with SoC architecture principles
• Experience with SoC audio processing

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience defining architecture specifications for audio, DSP, or signal processing subsystems within an SoC
• In-depth understanding of SoC architecture concepts, such as on-chip fabric protocols, memory concepts, and clocking, reset, and power management
• Skilled in digital signal processing algorithms, including audio algorithms
• Understanding of SoC power modeling and Power/Performance/Area (PPA) optimization
• Understanding of SoC audio interfaces (e.g., I2S, PDM, TDM, MIPI SWI3S)
• Proficiency in hardware/software co-design, including familiarity with RTL design concepts (e.g., System Verilog)
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own the multi-generational subsystem architecture and roadmap for audio subsystems.
• Collaborate closely with Silicon Engineering, Software Engineering, and Hardware Engineering teams to size subsystems and optimize trade-offs between performance, power, and area.
• Be accountable for architectures that scale across the portfolio, from early concept through tape-out and into shipping product.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior