Senior Level Assistant Audio Engineer Jobs
Senior level assistant audio engineer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of session workflows, signal chain decisions, and the junior staff or freelance talent working alongside them. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Telecommunications, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Apple, Synaptics, and Infojini hiring at this level now.
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Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.
Description
We are looking for a talented and experienced applied ML researcher who can both research new capabilities and develop frontier models using cutting-edge methods. In this role, you will take on high-risk, high-reward challenges - researching, designing, and improving state-of-the-art deep learning models trained on unique data, implementing novel machine learning algorithms, and developing solutions to problems that don't have obvious answers. Your scope will encompass various ML subfields and modalities, combining ideas from different fields to solve unique challenges and deliver solutions adopted broadly across teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in academic or industry research.
- Experience working with Pytorch.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong foundation in deep learning theory and hands-on experience training large-scale models.
- Deep knowledge in one or more of: self-supervised learning, synthetic data generation, large language model training, or automatic speech recognition.
- Experience working with multimodal data (e.g., images, audio, time-series, or sensor fusion).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate research ideas into production-quality code.
- Resilience and persistence - comfort with experimentation cycles where many attempts fail before one succeeds.
- Publication record at top-tier ML venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, Interspeech, ICASSP, etc.).
- Multidisciplinary background spanning fields such as neuroscience, physics, signal processing, or mathematics. Experience collaborating with distributed teams across time zones.
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 $165,800 and $249,500, 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.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.
Description
We are looking for a talented and experienced applied ML researcher who can both research new capabilities and develop frontier models using cutting-edge methods. In this role, you will take on high-risk, high-reward challenges - researching, designing, and improving state-of-the-art deep learning models trained on unique data, implementing novel machine learning algorithms, and developing solutions to problems that don't have obvious answers. Your scope will encompass various ML subfields and modalities, combining ideas from different fields to solve unique challenges and deliver solutions adopted broadly across teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in academic or industry research.
- Experience working with Pytorch.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong foundation in deep learning theory and hands-on experience training large-scale models.
- Deep knowledge in one or more of: self-supervised learning, synthetic data generation, large language model training, or automatic speech recognition.
- Experience working with multimodal data (e.g., images, audio, time-series, or sensor fusion).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate research ideas into production-quality code.
- Resilience and persistence - comfort with experimentation cycles where many attempts fail before one succeeds.
- Publication record at top-tier ML venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, Interspeech, ICASSP, etc.).
- Multidisciplinary background spanning fields such as neuroscience, physics, signal processing, or mathematics. Experience collaborating with distributed teams across time zones.
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 $165,800 and $249,500, 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.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Senior Level Assistant Audio Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level assistant audio engineer job?
Employers at this level look for a portfolio that demonstrates ownership of full sessions from setup through mixdown, not just task completion. Candidates who stand out can speak to signal routing decisions they made independently, equipment troubleshooting they resolved under pressure, and engineers or assistants they have trained or supervised. Cross-discipline fluency, such as experience across live, studio, and post-production environments, is a consistent differentiator.
Which companies hire senior level assistant audio engineers?
Companies hiring senior level assistant audio engineers right now include Apple, Synaptics, and Infojini, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from established recording studios, major broadcast and streaming operations, live event production companies, and post-production houses with enough volume to need experienced leads overseeing session flow.
Are there remote senior level assistant audio engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role is predominantly on-site given its hands-on nature. About 0% of senior level assistant audio engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve remote session coordination, pre-production logistics, or hybrid post-production workflows rather than traditional studio floor duties. On-site roles remain the majority at this experience level.
What makes an assistant audio engineer role senior level?
A senior level assistant audio engineer is expected to own the technical preparation and execution of a session independently, not just carry out instructions. That means making real-time equipment and routing decisions, anticipating engineer and artist needs before they arise, mentoring junior assistants, and managing session documentation. The distinction from mid-level is accountability: senior assistants are trusted to run a room before the lead engineer arrives.
Which industries hire the most senior level assistant audio engineers?
Senior level assistant audio engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their production volume, technical complexity, and client expectations require experienced professionals who can manage workflows and mentor support staff rather than simply assist.