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Apple

Perception Systems Software Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

22 days ago• Cupertino, CA

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  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Technology: Manufacturing
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Imagine what you could do at Apple! Everyday, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we are looking for individuals like you.

The Audio & Media Technologies group in Apple's Software Engineering organization is building a Perception Systems team to develop a secure software architecture for multi-modal awareness on Apple platforms. This highly cross-functional team will work with experts across Apple who develop advanced machine learning AI algorithms that utilize input from cameras, microphones, and other sensors to enable future Apple products to better understand the world around them, while maintaining Apple's industry-leading standards for privacy and security

Description

We are looking for highly motivated and passionate systems and algorithm software engineers to create a secure Perception Systems software architecture for Apple platforms. These roles will involve developing an algorithm execution runtime, real-time algorithms for camera, audio, and other sensors, and a corresponding system framework and APIs. This new framework will integrate with other system components and applications to enable new experiences on future Apple products.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with speech processing or speaker diarization

Experience developing and using performance tracing, profiling, logging tools

BS or MS in Computer Science or other related field or equivalent

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent software design/programming skills in Swift, Objective-C and/or C/C++.

A passion for understanding end-to-end systems, from the user experience down to the hardware

Experience with on-device ML frameworks, especially involving image and video processing

An understanding of how to develop and debug multi-threaded software

Proactive learning and a passion for learning new technologies

Pay & Benefits

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 $184,700 and $277,600, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Additional Information

  • Salary: $184,700 – $277,600
  • Posted: 22 days ago
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