Apple
Hearing Scientist
$150K–$278K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- Preferred: 2+ years in a hearing technology role.
- Education
- MS or PhD, preferably specializing in audio, acoustics, or hearing science.
About the job
Applies hearing science to design and develop hearing health features for Apple products, from early concepts through release.
What you'll do
- Develop and iterate on prototypes and feature specifications.
- Design user studies and analyze data.
- Work with prototype hardware and acoustic test equipment, collaborating across Apple to shape feature definitions and use cases.
What they ask for
- MS or PhD, preferably specializing in audio, acoustics, or hearing science.
- Solid understanding of acoustics, hearing science, and signal processing fundamentals.
- Proficiency in coding (MATLAB or Python).
- Experience with user study design and data analysis; excellent written and interpersonal skills to engage with multidisciplinary teams.
Nice to have
- 2+ years in a hearing technology role, preferably within the audio consumer electronics industry.
- Understanding of psychoacoustic and physiological assessments of hearing ability; familiarity with speaker and microphone calibration.
Pay
$150,400 and $277,600 USD base salary
Tools
MATLAB, Python
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