Audio Electrical Engineer
$160,000–$225,000 year
On-siteSunnyvale, California, United States
Job Summary
Architect, design, and debug the complete audio signal chain, including codecs, embedded DSPs, headphone and speaker amplifiers, and microphones. Define, simulate, and validate new audio circuit technologies with SPICE tools to set data-driven performance targets. Own holistic audio system design covering render, capture, amplification, power delivery, and integration while serving as the primary cross-functional technical interface. Develop proof-of-concept prototypes to drive technical buy-in and specify factory test systems to ensure production reliability. Analyze and resolve product- and PCB-level failure modes in both production and field environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Acoustics, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of industry experience focused on audio system design with a demonstrated impact on cross-functional teams
- Advanced proficiency in analog and digital circuit design, simulation, and debugging
- Hands-on experience with SPICE simulation tools (e.g., for filter design, frequency and transient analysis), Audio Precision analyzers, and schematic capture/PCB layout (e.g., OrCAD, Cadence)
- In-depth experience with both PCB assembly and diagnosing product/factory failure modes at system level
- Demonstrated ability to define and meet objective, literature-backed design targets for audio quality and performance
Desired Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics
- Direct experience in transducer design (e.g., loudspeakers, microphones, MEMS) and acoustic test development (laboratory and factory settings)
- Familiarity with transistor-level IC design and the semiconductor manufacturing process for audio solutions
- Track record of algorithm prototyping, advanced audio chain demos, and hands-on algorithm development
- Expertise in audio speech quality measurement and optimization using systems such as Brüel & Kjær or HEAD acoustics ACQUA
- Experience designing or debugging Bluetooth audio systems
- Passionate personal project experience in areas such as enthusiast speaker building, music recording/production, instrument design, or inventive DIY engineering (e.g., unique custom builds or unconventional devices)
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