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Hearing Health Technologist

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of industry experience in hearing technology, preferably within consumer electronics. Understanding of state-of-the-art hearing assistive technologies: features and ...

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Hearing Health Technologist

Cupertino, CA

$150K - $277K/yr

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Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of industry experience in hearing technology, preferably within consumer electronics. Understanding of state-of-the-art hearing assistive technologies: features and ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for hearing tech in California is $28.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.71 and $34.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hearing tech?

A Hearing Tech, or Hearing Technician, assists audiologists in evaluating and managing patients with hearing concerns. They perform hearing tests, maintain and fit hearing aids, and educate patients on device usage. Hearing Techs also handle administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records. The role requires strong communication skills and technical knowledge of hearing equipment.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a hearing tech?

Hearing Techs generally assist audiologists with administering hearing tests, maintaining and calibrating audiology equipment, and preparing patients for evaluations. Duties often include making ear impressions, fitting hearing aids, providing basic maintenance or repairs, and educating patients on device care. You may also handle patient records, perform equipment troubleshooting, and assist with follow-up appointments. This hands-on, varied work ensures each patient receives attentive, high-quality care and supports the daily workflow of busy hearing clinics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hearing tech?

To thrive as a Hearing Tech, you need a solid understanding of audiology procedures, hearing aid technology, and patient care, often supported by a certificate or associate degree in hearing instrument sciences or a related field. Competence with audiometric equipment, hearing aid fitting software, and ear impression materials is essential, along with possible state licensure. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with both patients and audiologists help you stand out. These competencies ensure accurate testing, patient satisfaction, and efficient collaboration within hearing healthcare teams.

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Infographic showing various Hearing Tech job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 10% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,003 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Hearing Health Technologist

Apple

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Full-time

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 677 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

At Apple, extraordinary 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 an elite Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity, and enjoy elegant sound throughout our product line. In Apple Acoustics, we work with the utmost attention to detail, directly impacting the design of products that millions of people around the world love!
Our Hearing Health and Hearing Science teams drive the design, development, and integration of the next generation of hearing health features, including the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features on AirPods Pro. We are searching for a passionate engineer, scientist, or technologist to help take hearing health to the next level by designing, prototyping, and evaluating new audio algorithms and listening experiences.
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Are you passionate about solving the cocktail party problem and empowering millions of people to communicate with ease in noisy environments? Do you like to find innovative solutions to translate scientific knowledge into revolutionary products? As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will apply your knowledge of hearing science and audio engineering to the design and development of next-generation features-from the idea phase all the way to released products. This role involves an exciting mix of developing and iterating on prototypes, designing studies, analyzing data, and integrating audio algorithms. Whether you are working with prototype hardware and acoustic test equipment, or implementing state-of-the-art technologies to address hearing aid users' needs, you will have the opportunity to work across Apple to bring your ideas to life.
Minimum Qualifications
MS or PhD specializing in hearing science, audio engineering, acoustics, human-centered design, or similar. Intimate understanding of hearing aid users' needs and hearing loss assessment methods.
Solid foundations in human hearing: physiology, auditory pathways, psychoacoustics.
Strong foundations in acoustics and audio signal processing.
Familiarity with objective/subjective methods for evaluating audio technologies and proficiency with data analysis.
Proficiency in high-level programming and coding, such as Python or MATLAB.
Practical experience bringing concepts to user-facing features through definition, prototyping, implementation, and integration.
Excellent written and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of industry experience in hearing technology, preferably within consumer electronics.
Understanding of state-of-the-art hearing assistive technologies: features and algorithms.
In-depth experience applying signal processing and machine learning techniques for audio enhancements in the context of speech communication or music listening.
Familiarity with fundamental acoustic measurements (such as speaker and microphone calibration).
Ability to work independently to solve complex technical problems.
Critical listening skills.

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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, intelligent 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 real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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