Join us in our journey to define and build the best Electric Vehicles in the world. We are seeking a talented and creative Audio Algorithms Software Engineer to join our audio technology team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing advanced audio signal processing algorithms that enhance the sound experience in the premier cars of the future. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing algorithms for a range of applications from speech signal processing to high fidelity sound playback. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that enhance speech quality, improve the listening experience in the car cabin and push the boundaries of audio technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced audio signal processing algorithms for applications that include acoustic echo reduction, noise reduction, sound enhancement, and spatial audio
• Implement and optimize audio DSP algorithms in C and C++ for real-time processing on embedded hardware systems
• Conduct research on state-of-the-art audio technologies and contribute to the company's intellectual property portfolio
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure efficient implementation of algorithms on target platforms
• Develop, debug and maintain audio signal processing libraries and frameworks
• Perform algorithm comparative analysis, benchmarking, and optimization to meet performance and quality targets
• Create and execute test plans to validate solutions and verify performance and quality
• Document technical requirements, specifications, algorithm designs, and test results
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in audio signal analysis and processing
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the team

Education:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with a focus on signal processing

You Bring:

• Strong background in digital signal processing, particularly for audio applications
• Proficiency in C++ programming, with experience in optimizing code for performance and efficiency
• Knowledge of audio codecs, audio compression techniques, and psychoacoustics
• Experience with real-time audio systems and real-time OS constraints
• Familiarity with numerical processing tools such as MATLAB, Python, NumPy, SciPy or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in audio algorithm development for consumer electronics or professional audio products
• Experience with version control systems and agile development methodologies
• Experience with machine learning tools and techniques applied to audio processing
• Familiarity with digital audio coding standards (e.g., Mpeg, Dolby, DTS)
• Knowledge of automatic speech recognition constraints and natural language processing
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences related to audio signal processing