What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Engineer position at Apple?
Worldwide Events and Experiences brings the best of Apple to life, showcasing our products, services and the values that drive our company. From global product launches and tailored creator experiences to impactful partner engagements and inspiring internal events, this team is charged with managing the end-to-end planning, production, in person experiences and all the unique details that make these events special. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in event design, management, operations, broadcast, and production. We’re looking for inventive and collaborative people from a variety of creative fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here!
The Audio Engineer is a hands on technical leadership role responsible for delivering premium live and broadcast audio experiences for Apple’s Worldwide Events. This role owns the operation, maintenance, and evolution of our audio systems, ensuring clarity, reliability, and aesthetic excellence across technical rehearsals, live events, and broadcasts located at Steve Jobs Theater, various Apple facilities and remote locations.
Working in close partnership with the Technical Team and cross functional internal teams, the Audio Engineer sets and maintains the highest production standards while leading audio crews and vendor partners. Success in this role requires deep technical expertise, meticulous preparation, and calm execution in executive-facing environments with zero margin for error.
Minimum Qualifications:
7 years of proven experience supporting large-scale productions, touring, or medium to large size performance theaters or amphitheaters.
Demonstrated expertise in theatrical, concert, and event audio mixing.
Deep knowledge of professional audio systems, signal flow, and system integration, Audio networking: Dante, AES67, AVB.
Strong understanding of acoustics and audio device selection and placement.
Experience working directly with executives, presenters, talent, designers, and stagehands.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with immersive and spatial audio systems.
Strong understanding of audio networking, including Dante, redundancy, and system design.
Advanced experience with SSL Live consoles and large-format digital mixing environments.
Commitment to safe work practices and high production standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement of workflows, systems, and best practices.