Acoustic Hardware Engineer
Description For Acoustic Hardware Engineer
Google's Devices & Services team is seeking an Acoustic Hardware Engineer to join their innovative hardware development efforts. This role is integral to the team that pushes boundaries in developing custom silicon solutions for Google's direct-to-consumer products. The position focuses on empowering Pixel, hearable, and other devices with cutting-edge audio features, emphasizing unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in audio signal conversion.
As an Acoustic Hardware Engineer, you'll lead the setup and calibration of audio test systems and manage laboratory facilities including reverberation and anechoic chambers. Your expertise will be crucial in conducting precise measurements and data collection for machine learning model development. The role involves working with various devices, including hearables, mobile phones, watches, and tablets.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in audio acoustics with at least 2 years of experience in building test setups and managing labs. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required, while a PhD in Audio Acoustics or related fields is preferred. Experience with audio test equipment and software tools like SoundCheck, CLIO, and LabVIEW would be valuable.
This position offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams in R&D, product development, and quality assurance, contributing to products used by millions worldwide. You'll be part of Google's mission to create radically helpful experiences for users through the combination of AI, Software, and Hardware. The role promises continuous innovation and the chance to shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering exceptional performance, efficiency, and integration.
Responsibilities For Acoustic Hardware Engineer
- Set up, operate, and maintain audio and acoustics lab test equipment
- Calibrate and maintain audio test systems, and manage reverberation chambers, anechoic chambers, and data science labs
- Design and develop test scenarios, tools, and procedures to validate audio system performance
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation on test results, calibration procedures, and system performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, product development, and quality assurance
Requirements For Acoustic Hardware Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 2 years of experience in audio acoustics, including building test setups and managing labs and associated equipment
- Experience with audio test equipment
- PhD in Audio Acoustics, Speech Signal Processing, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
- Experience in automating measurements using audio test equipment (preferred)
- Experience with software tools such as SoundCheck, CLIO, LabVIEW, Daqarta (preferred)
- Understanding of common audio issues in the recording industry and their root causes (preferred)
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