Software Engineer, Audio Applied Scientist

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social platforms and immersive experiences.
Redmond, WA, USABurlingame, CA, USA
$70,670 - $208,000
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · AR/VR

Description For Software Engineer, Audio Applied Scientist

Meta is seeking experienced Audio Applied Scientists to join their teams working on innovative audio technologies for their various products including Messenger, Video, AR/VR, and GenAI applications. This role combines software engineering with advanced audio signal processing and machine learning expertise.

As an Audio Applied Scientist, you'll be at the forefront of developing technologies that redefine how people interact with virtual and augmented worlds through audio. You'll work on cutting-edge problems in speech processing, machine listening, and audio algorithm development for resource-constrained platforms.

The position requires a strong background in both classical DSP and modern machine learning approaches, with hands-on implementation experience in C++ and Python. You'll be working on products that impact billions of users worldwide, developing solutions for complex audio challenges in communication, spatial audio, and AI-driven audio processing.

The role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams across Meta's family of products, contributing to next-generation platforms and innovative audio experiences. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in audio technology, working on everything from noise reduction and spatial processing to GenAI audio applications.

Meta offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonuses, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company's scale and resources provide an unique opportunity to work on challenging audio problems while reaching billions of users. If you're passionate about audio technology and want to shape the future of how people experience sound in digital spaces, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Audio Applied Scientist

  • Research, design, and develop advanced signal processing algorithms with application to speech and audio
  • Define and build new algorithms and add enhancements to existing algorithms to support human listening, machine listening, and other new experiences for communications
  • Build specialized Machine Learning (ML) for resource constrained platforms (e.g., mobile/wearables)
  • Hands on with implementation and optimization of algorithms classical DSP and ML inference engines
  • Contribute to roadmap planning for the next generation of platforms
  • Collaborate with other researchers/scientists, engineers, cross-functional partners from multiple disciplines

Requirements For Software Engineer, Audio Applied Scientist

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Solid understanding in fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Machine Learning (ML)
  • 5+ years software development experience in industry settings
  • 3+ years relevant audio software engineering experience including DSP/ML audio algorithm development in industry settings
  • Demonstrated communication skills and experience working across disciplines
  • Experience with C or C++ and with scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python or similar
  • Experience in any of the following areas: Small footprint ML, Differential DSP, Echo/Noise reduction, Spatial Processing, Hearing Aids

Benefits For Software Engineer, Audio Applied Scientist

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

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