Audio Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of shipping consumer electronic products with market-leading audio performance independently or with the support of the Audio Lead.
• Create the transfer function from Product Level Requirement Documents to audio systems and transducer requirements.
• Design, analyze, and refine real-time audio capture and render systems.
• Research and implement advanced technologies to optimize audio system integration.
• Continuously learn and explore new technologies, setting benchmarks for user experiences.
• Collaborate on system architecture, including algorithms and tools, and oversee implementation.
• Evaluate third-party audio technologies and keep abreast of industry developments.
• Understand the trade-offs in various DSP and ML approaches/platforms for embedded solutions.
• Work with the cross-functional team to innovate on audio solutions.
• Factory testing and build support throughout the product development cycle.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in audio hardware development.
• Experience in designing, tuning, and testing microphone arrays and real-time audio capture.
• Proven track record in developing comprehensive audio solutions encompassing acoustics, transducers, digital interfaces, audio ICs, and DSPs.
• Extensive experience with audio testing systems (e.g., SoundCheck, Audio Precision, HATS testing).
• Strong background in DSP techniques (e.g., FIR/IIR filter design, beamforming, echo cancellation).
• Effective independent operation and teamwork in a dynamic, cross-functional setting.
• Experience with acoustic simulation software, e.g., COMSOL.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Acoustics, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in audio hardware development.
• Proficiency in a high-level programming language (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Familiarity with human perception of sound.
• Experience with psycho-acoustic metrics and evaluation of speech quality and intelligibility.
• Familiarity with audio rendering techniques and speaker technologies.
• Experience in acoustics and consumer audio EE architecture.
• Familiarity with audio algorithm development, ML techniques, and/or NN implementations.
• M.Sc. or PH.D. in EE, Comp.Sci., Acoustic, or related disciplines.

Benefits

• 401(k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
• 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
• Unlimited PTO and sick time
• Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
• Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options