Sonos Inc
Sr. Manager, Audio Systems Engineering
Sonos Inc, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you'll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.This role is open to relocation. If you will be relocating for this position, some relocation assistance may be provided.#LI-HybridIn this Santa Barbara-based role, the Sr. Manager of Audio Systems Engineering will lead a team of passionate audio system engineers who define, specify and tune audio systems. This highly cross-functional team collaborates closely with the acoustical engineering team and mic system engineering team, as well as other hardware teams (ID, mechanical, electrical, radio, etc.) to realize hardware requirements. Additionally, you'll work closely with product managers, DSP engineers, audio software engineers, content creators, and others. Ultimately, this team is responsible for the performance of the audio system needed to deliver the expected sound experiences of Sonos audio products for music and home theater playback. You will provide tactical and technical oversight to your team as well as contribute directly to product development efforts when necessary. You will be a champion for the sound quality of our products.This is a hybrid role - you are asked to regularly be in the office 2-3 times per week.What You'll Do
Lead a team that specifies and validates the audio playback system of individual speakers to deliver best-in-class sound system quality.
Drive definition and development of product sound experience performance targets.
Collaborate with product management, DSP software engineers, acoustical engineers, embedded software engineers, ID, ME, EE, and others to develop products and experiences which balance customer needs with cross-functional requirements.
Support alignment efforts between physical acoustic design (including system hardware architecture, mic system, and transducer development) and signal processing.
Define and implement best practices and processes to accelerate audio system hardware development and DSP system specification and tuning
Collaborate on advancements in subjective and objective evaluation of audio products.
Lead the efforts to simulate, prototype and optimize products and product ideas, and support the prioritization of those efforts based on the capacity of your team and the needs of the broader Sonos organization.
Facilitate communication and cooperation with partners throughout the company to focus the team on meeting near-term objectives while ensuring that team output and quality of work meet expectations and are aligned with necessary stakeholders.
Be a strong bi-directional communicator, facilitating the sharing of information both from senior management to individual contributors, and back from the individual contributors to senior management.
Mentor staff and support long term career development within your team.
Be a passionate advocate for everything that makes our products sound better!
Skills You'll Need
Basic QualificationsA BS in acoustics, engineering, physics, computer science or similar discipline.
Experience in an engineering leadership position, with a track record of leading a high performing team including activities such as hiring, setting goals, and mentoring direct reports.
A high degree of comfort leveraging all technologies involved in the audio playback signal chain, such as loudspeakers, amplifiers, and signal processing.
Exposure to working with APAC manufacturing and engineering firms (aka JDM/CM partners)
Capable of coordinating complex activities within an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to identify where existing processes and methodologies can be improved and a willingness to engage in healthy debate about the way things are done.
Successful track record designing high quality audio products and bringing them to market.
Familiarity and experience with audio DSP functions such as limiters, compressors, arrays, crossovers, equalization, gain staging, and bass management.
Strong fundamental understanding of physical acoustics, psychoacoustics, and microphone and transducer functionality and design.
Excellent critical listening skills.
Experience with Audio System prototyping and tools development, leveraging commercial tools and hardware such as Matlab, Simulink, Python, Pro Tools, Max/MSP, Q-SYS, or BSS London, as well as custom hardware and software.
Proficient with audio system characterization tools, such as Soundcheck, Audio Precision, Clio, Smaart, Easera, etc.
Personal passion for sound quality and music. Active musician is a plus!
Preferred QualificationsExperience managing and conducting critical listening evaluations for audio products.
Familiarity with music and home theater multi-channel immersive audio renderers such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Familiar with simulation tools such as COMSOL and EASE to model and predict audio system performance and characterize room interactions.
Bonus points if you have experience with microphone system design and/or validation
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don't have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting base pay for this role for all US candidates is between:$184,000 and $204,900 Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required
80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
12 weeks of paid Bonding Leave following the birth or adoption of a new child, plus up to an additional 12 weeks of Medical Leave for birthing parents under our Short Term Disability policy
Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being
A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!
For a holistic overview of our benefits, please visit
sonosbenefits.com .Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.Notice to U.S. Job Applicants:
Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.Follow the links to review the
EEO is the Law poster
and its
supplement . Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Lead a team that specifies and validates the audio playback system of individual speakers to deliver best-in-class sound system quality.
Drive definition and development of product sound experience performance targets.
Collaborate with product management, DSP software engineers, acoustical engineers, embedded software engineers, ID, ME, EE, and others to develop products and experiences which balance customer needs with cross-functional requirements.
Support alignment efforts between physical acoustic design (including system hardware architecture, mic system, and transducer development) and signal processing.
Define and implement best practices and processes to accelerate audio system hardware development and DSP system specification and tuning
Collaborate on advancements in subjective and objective evaluation of audio products.
Lead the efforts to simulate, prototype and optimize products and product ideas, and support the prioritization of those efforts based on the capacity of your team and the needs of the broader Sonos organization.
Facilitate communication and cooperation with partners throughout the company to focus the team on meeting near-term objectives while ensuring that team output and quality of work meet expectations and are aligned with necessary stakeholders.
Be a strong bi-directional communicator, facilitating the sharing of information both from senior management to individual contributors, and back from the individual contributors to senior management.
Mentor staff and support long term career development within your team.
Be a passionate advocate for everything that makes our products sound better!
Skills You'll Need
Basic QualificationsA BS in acoustics, engineering, physics, computer science or similar discipline.
Experience in an engineering leadership position, with a track record of leading a high performing team including activities such as hiring, setting goals, and mentoring direct reports.
A high degree of comfort leveraging all technologies involved in the audio playback signal chain, such as loudspeakers, amplifiers, and signal processing.
Exposure to working with APAC manufacturing and engineering firms (aka JDM/CM partners)
Capable of coordinating complex activities within an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to identify where existing processes and methodologies can be improved and a willingness to engage in healthy debate about the way things are done.
Successful track record designing high quality audio products and bringing them to market.
Familiarity and experience with audio DSP functions such as limiters, compressors, arrays, crossovers, equalization, gain staging, and bass management.
Strong fundamental understanding of physical acoustics, psychoacoustics, and microphone and transducer functionality and design.
Excellent critical listening skills.
Experience with Audio System prototyping and tools development, leveraging commercial tools and hardware such as Matlab, Simulink, Python, Pro Tools, Max/MSP, Q-SYS, or BSS London, as well as custom hardware and software.
Proficient with audio system characterization tools, such as Soundcheck, Audio Precision, Clio, Smaart, Easera, etc.
Personal passion for sound quality and music. Active musician is a plus!
Preferred QualificationsExperience managing and conducting critical listening evaluations for audio products.
Familiarity with music and home theater multi-channel immersive audio renderers such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Familiar with simulation tools such as COMSOL and EASE to model and predict audio system performance and characterize room interactions.
Bonus points if you have experience with microphone system design and/or validation
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don't have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting base pay for this role for all US candidates is between:$184,000 and $204,900 Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required
80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
12 weeks of paid Bonding Leave following the birth or adoption of a new child, plus up to an additional 12 weeks of Medical Leave for birthing parents under our Short Term Disability policy
Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being
A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!
For a holistic overview of our benefits, please visit
sonosbenefits.com .Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.Notice to U.S. Job Applicants:
Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.Follow the links to review the
EEO is the Law poster
and its
supplement . Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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