Audio Systems Engineer IV

About Ascendion Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Solve complex problems – and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion. About the Role: We are looking for a Audio Systems Engineer to build signal processing prototypes, conduct acoustic measurements, calibrate recording and playback systems, process acoustic data, and assist auditory perception experiments. Develop relevant methods and tools leveraging scientific coding skills and expertise in audio signal processing, audio hardware systems, machine learning, and acoustics. Job Title: Audio Systems Engineer IV Key Responsibilities: Work side by side with research scientists to optimize and integrate cutting edge research into prototypes that demonstrate value and guide roadmaps of future AR/VR products. Develop prototypes, systems, and user interfaces, for audio signal processing using MaxMSP, Python, and MATLAB. Analyze and improve the performance of data acquisition systems for audio research. Collaborate in a team environment across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines, making the architectural trade offs required to rapidly deliver software solutions Write clean readable code, debug complex problems that span systems, prioritize ruthlessly and get things done with a high level of efficiency. Write technical reports describing research results and methodologies. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field with 3 years of industry experience in audio technology development, or equivalent combination of education and experience 3 years’ experience in building audio or VR prototypes. 3 years of programming experience in MaxMSP and Python or MATLAB for audio applications. Strong understanding and experience in audio signal processing. Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in real-time audio coding in C/C++ Expertise in psychoacoustics, auditory perception, spatial audio, room acoustics, and physical acoustics Experience using PyTorch or other machine-learning frameworks Experience with prototype hardware devices Experience with motion tracking systems Experience with large-scale automated data collection and analysis Experience designing and setting up acoustic laboratory spaces Experience with live sound, studio recording, and/or physical acoustic setup Experience working in cross-functional, inter-disciplinary environments Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical reports and/or publications Location: Redmond, WA (Fully Onsite) Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $124,800 – $172,640 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System] Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk