Audio System Integration Engineer Job at Facebook in Redmond

Summary:

This unique role offers the opportunity to work on a world-first initiative that aims to enhance people's lives and pushes the boundaries of applied research and product development in audio technology. As part of our dynamic team, you will navigate the complexities of uncharted technological territories, making this position both challenging and rewarding. In this role, you will harness your expertise to directly influence and improve our product offerings through evidence-based experiments, meticulous measurements, and rigorous testing. Your contributions will be crucial in refining the user experience, allowing you to blend cutting-edge research with innovative ideas. You will operate autonomously, driving continuous enhancements in our testing processes and deepening our understanding of user interactions. If you are passionate about creating and innovating in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, this is the place for you.

Required Skills:

Audio System Integration Engineer Responsibilities:

1. As an Audio System Integration Engineer at Meta, you will be entrusted with a diverse range of responsibilities crucial to the development and refinement of our audio technologies.
2. Your broad understanding of real-time audio algorithms, acoustic measurement and analysis methods, as well as psychoacoustics will allow you to engage in hands-on testing and tuning of audio algorithms, often working within a lab environment to ensure optimal performance.
3. You will work closely with engineers, researchers, and program managers to discuss testing methodologies and optimization strategies for new algorithms, providing early feedback on performance and suggesting improvements to enhance the user experience.
4. Additionally, you will collaborate with algorithm designers and product managers to develop a comprehensive understanding of the system's functionality, pinpointing potential enhancements that will shape the desired user experience.
5. You are responsible for designing and proposing new and effective test methods, both qualitative and quantitative, to improve test coverage and enhance the overall user experience.
6. Your expertise and innovative approach will be key in advancing our audio technology and ensuring a superior user experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
2. Solid understanding of the fundamentals of Applied Acoustics, Digital Signal Processing, Psychoacoustics, and Acoustic measurements and analysis.
3. 5+ years of audio system development experience, including audio system tuning, integration and verification, automated audio test development, and analysis.
4. Experience with scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or similar and acoustic measurement equipment such as GRAS and B&K.
5. Demonstrated communication skills and experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutions and support cross-functional teams.
6. Experience in any of the following areas: Acoustic measurements and measurement systems, audio system analysis, qualitative and quantitative audio analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Expertise in audio signal processing, acoustic measurements and analysis on wearable devices, psychoacoustics, and subjective testing methods, hearing technology.
2. Proven track record of contribution in 2 or more of these areas: Tuning and acoustic optimization of wearable audio devices, automated audio test development, psychoacoustic optimization, and testing.

Public Compensation:

$139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

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