Senior Audio - Voice Processing & Environmental Test Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 28, 2026. Apple scores B on the Alion truth index.
Apple's Hardware group is home to some of the world's most advanced technologies - powering the experiences that define Apple products.
Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Audio - Voice Processing & Environmental Test Engineer to join our team in Herzliya.
Minimum Qualifications
BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Acoustics, Audio Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in audio testing, voice quality evaluation, or acoustic system validation
Proven experience working within or alongside professional audio/acoustic test laboratories
Demonstrated ability to design repeatable, controlled test environments and methodologies
Experience with both objective measurement tools and subjective listening evaluation protocols
Strong system-level understanding with the ability to isolate quality issues to specific processing stages
Deep understanding of audio signal processing fundamentals - frequency domain analysis, filtering, spectral characteristics, and time-domain behavior
Hands-on experience with voice quality measurement tools and standards (POLQA, PESQ, 3QUEST, ETSI standards)
Familiarity with HEAD acoustic test equipment - measurement microphones, artificial heads (HATS), mouth simulators, and anechoic/semi-anechoic chamber setups
Strong proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, audio signal processing, and framework development
Experience with audio acquisition systems, DACs/ADCs, and real-time audio streaming architectures
Understanding of latency measurement methodologies in real-time audio systems
Preferred Qualifications
MSc in Acoustics, Audio Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline - considered a significant advantage
Experience with speech recognition systems and WER evaluation methodologies
Background in psychoacoustics or subjective audio evaluation research
Experience with environmental simulation lab design and commissioning
Knowledge of ITU-T P-series recommendations and ETSI test specifications