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Get Access To All JobsAt Apple, new ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences. Sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience. Apple has assembled a world-class Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity and appreciate our products without disturbance from noise. In Apple Acoustics we work with obsessive attention to detail, directly contributing to products that ship to millions of people around the world.
The Audio System Tuning team is looking for an Acoustics ML and DSP Engineer to innovate on and improve the voice processing features and algorithms in Apple devices. This is an applied, product-focused role. You will develop, tune and ship ML and DSP algorithms for the voice audio front end across iOS, macOS and wireless products. Your work will keep phone and video calls clear and natural for everyone on the call, and make Siri and voice recognition reliable in real-world conditions. In this fast-paced, hands-on role, you will take algorithms from prototype through on-device testing into production, where they reach millions of customers. We’re looking for someone who enjoys turning new ideas into real product improvements, and who thrives while balancing several projects at once.
Description
As an Acoustics ML and DSP Engineer, you will develop new speech enhancement algorithms that combine machine learning and DSP, and take them from prototype to production on Apple devices. You will use and extend existing large-scale data preprocessing, simulation and cloud training pipelines, building new ones where needed. You will tune, optimize and listen to algorithms, and debug issues by tracing them to the data, the model or the signal chain. Your work will improve voice quality and intelligibility for telephony and voice calls in challenging conditions such as echo, double talk and noisy environments, and you will measure the effect of front-end processing on telephony quality and machine listening applications. You will also follow the state of the art in speech processing and adjacent fields, and work cross-functionally with tuning, DSP and audio ML colleagues within the team and with partners across the hardware and software organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
MS with 3+ years of relevant experience, or PhD, in Acoustics, Audio, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
Solid grasp of acoustics and signal processing fundamentals.
Experience shipping audio or speech enhancement ML algorithms from prototype to production.
Proficiency with PyTorch and Python, including version control, testing and reproducible experiments.
Working knowledge of Max/MSP for real-time audio prototyping.
Experience with causal, streaming models under real-time latency and compute constraints.
Experience using, and where needed building, large-scale data and cloud training pipelines, including preprocessing and data simulation.
Working knowledge of speech quality evaluation: objective metrics, telephony quality and echo performance measures, and subjective listening tests.
Understanding of the state of the art in speech processing and adjacent fields.
Enthusiasm for exploring and testing new ideas, with the ability to prioritize and deliver across several projects in parallel in a fast-paced environment.
Team player with strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with audio DSP, such as echo and double-talk handling, microphone array processing, beam-forming, dynamics processing, EQ and noise suppression.
Experience with hybrid systems that combine classical signal processing and machine learning.
Familiarity with telephony voice quality requirements.
Knowledge of front-end processing for speech recognition and machine listening.
Experience with multi-modal machine learning.
Strong coding and debugging skills (Python and C/C++), plus MATLAB for analysis.
Knowledge of transducers and their acoustic integration.
Curious and eager to try new ideas quickly, while keeping multiple product programs on track.
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 $134,700 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.
At Apple, new ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences. Sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience. Apple has assembled a world-class Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity and appreciate our products without disturbance from noise. In Apple Acoustics we work with obsessive attention to detail, directly contributing to products that ship to millions of people around the world.
The Audio System Tuning team is looking for an Acoustics ML and DSP Engineer to innovate on and improve the voice processing features and algorithms in Apple devices. This is an applied, product-focused role. You will develop, tune and ship ML and DSP algorithms for the voice audio front end across iOS, macOS and wireless products. Your work will keep phone and video calls clear and natural for everyone on the call, and make Siri and voice recognition reliable in real-world conditions. In this fast-paced, hands-on role, you will take algorithms from prototype through on-device testing into production, where they reach millions of customers. We’re looking for someone who enjoys turning new ideas into real product improvements, and who thrives while balancing several projects at once.
Description
As an Acoustics ML and DSP Engineer, you will develop new speech enhancement algorithms that combine machine learning and DSP, and take them from prototype to production on Apple devices. You will use and extend existing large-scale data preprocessing, simulation and cloud training pipelines, building new ones where needed. You will tune, optimize and listen to algorithms, and debug issues by tracing them to the data, the model or the signal chain. Your work will improve voice quality and intelligibility for telephony and voice calls in challenging conditions such as echo, double talk and noisy environments, and you will measure the effect of front-end processing on telephony quality and machine listening applications. You will also follow the state of the art in speech processing and adjacent fields, and work cross-functionally with tuning, DSP and audio ML colleagues within the team and with partners across the hardware and software organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
MS with 3+ years of relevant experience, or PhD, in Acoustics, Audio, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
Solid grasp of acoustics and signal processing fundamentals.
Experience shipping audio or speech enhancement ML algorithms from prototype to production.
Proficiency with PyTorch and Python, including version control, testing and reproducible experiments.
Working knowledge of Max/MSP for real-time audio prototyping.
Experience with causal, streaming models under real-time latency and compute constraints.
Experience using, and where needed building, large-scale data and cloud training pipelines, including preprocessing and data simulation.
Working knowledge of speech quality evaluation: objective metrics, telephony quality and echo performance measures, and subjective listening tests.
Understanding of the state of the art in speech processing and adjacent fields.
Enthusiasm for exploring and testing new ideas, with the ability to prioritize and deliver across several projects in parallel in a fast-paced environment.
Team player with strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with audio DSP, such as echo and double-talk handling, microphone array processing, beam-forming, dynamics processing, EQ and noise suppression.
Experience with hybrid systems that combine classical signal processing and machine learning.
Familiarity with telephony voice quality requirements.
Knowledge of front-end processing for speech recognition and machine listening.
Experience with multi-modal machine learning.
Strong coding and debugging skills (Python and C/C++), plus MATLAB for analysis.
Knowledge of transducers and their acoustic integration.
Curious and eager to try new ideas quickly, while keeping multiple product programs on track.
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 $134,700 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an AI ML Intern
Frame your degree field precisely
E-3 visa eligibility requires a direct connection between your degree and the role. A computer science or data science degree maps cleanly to AI/ML intern positions, but a general IT or business degree needs supporting documentation linking your coursework to machine learning applications.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Internship sponsors must file an LCA with DOL before you can apply. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify have completed federal compliance steps that signal familiarity with visa-sponsored hiring, making the LCA process smoother for both sides.
Negotiate your start date around LCA timing
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but your employer needs to request certification before you can book your consulate appointment. Build at least two to three weeks of buffer between your offer acceptance and your intended start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for intern paperwork
Intern roles add complexity because prevailing wage determinations for entry-level positions differ from full-time roles. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so wage level classifications and job duty descriptions are filed correctly from the start.
Clarify whether the internship converts to full-time
E-3 status is employer-specific. If your internship has a conversion pathway, confirm your employer will file a new LCA for the full-time role. Starting that process before your intern E-3 expires avoids a gap in authorized status.
Prepare academic transcripts with official translations
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but consular officers may request academic records. Have certified transcripts ready before your interview to address any degree equivalency questions on the spot.
E-3 Visa AI ML Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find AI ML Intern jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 visa-sponsored roles in the U.S. You can filter by job title and see which employers are actively hiring interns on E-3 sponsorship, without sorting through listings that don't offer visa support or that require H-1B lottery selection.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an AI ML Intern role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science, data science, mathematics, or electrical engineering. The key is that the role must theoretically and practically require that degree. Internships structured as generalist tech support or non-technical rotations may not meet the specialty occupation standard and could face scrutiny at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for AI ML Intern roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any time of year and start as soon as your visa is approved. H-1B selection happens once per year in April and covers roughly one in four registrants. For an internship with a defined start date, the E-3 is the only reliable path for Australian nationals who need predictable timing.
Can I convert my E-3 intern status to a full-time E-3 after graduation?
Yes, but your employer must file a new LCA with DOL for the full-time role because the job duties, wage level, and employment terms will differ from your internship. USCIS treats each E-3 petition as employer-specific, so the new LCA and visa application must accurately reflect the full-time position. Starting that process two to three months before your internship ends prevents a gap in status.