Audio and Acoustics Development Engineer

Job Description

Owl Labs is seeking an experienced Audio and Acoustics Development Engineer to join our team. This role combines audio engineering, acoustics, and product development expertise to create innovative audio solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between theoretical acoustics and practical implementation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Design and develop audio systems and acoustic solutions for our portfolio of audio/video collaboration systems

Conduct acoustic measurements and analysis using industry-standard equipment and methodologies

Create and execute test plans for acoustic validation and performance verification

Develop digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for audio enhancement and noise reduction

Collaborate with mechanical engineers to optimize product designs for acoustic performance

Perform competitive analysis and benchmarking of audio products

Lead acoustic tuning sessions and documentation of tuning parameters

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure audio quality meets product requirements

Develop and maintain acoustic test facilities and measurement systems

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical knowledge base

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred)

EXPERIENCE

5+ years of experience in audio product development and acoustic engineering

Experience with audio DSP algorithm development and implementation

Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, or similar technical computing languages

Experience with room acoustics and architectural acoustics

Experience with audio coding standards and wireless audio technologies

SKILLS

Strong understanding of acoustic principles, psychoacoustics, and audio signal processing

Proficiency in acoustic measurement techniques and analysis tools (MLSSA, SAT, etc.)

Knowledge of industry standards (IEC, IEEE, ITU) related to audio and acoustics

Skilled in using acoustic measurement equipment and analysis software

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong documentation and technical writing abilities

Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to acoustic components

Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time audio processing

Acoustic measurement systems (B&K, HEAD acoustics, Audio Precision)

Audio analysis software (EASE, COMSOL, SoundCheck)

DSP development tools and frameworks (Matlab, Simulink)

CAD software for acoustic modeling

Version control systems (Git)

Statistical analysis and data visualization

Audio production and editing software

WHAT WE OFFER

Fully paid medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your dependents

Unlimited PTO

Generous Parental Leave

Work From Home Stipend

Commuter Benefit

Flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid setting (based on location)

15 Paid Holidays

Owl Labs is a hybrid company, we are over 40% remote, and our headquarters is based in Boston, MA. This role is primarily on-site for lab access.

Owl Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to our values of embracing inclusivity and creating a culture where everyone feels respected and connected, no matter the location of their work environment. We invite applications from people of all walks of life and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.Who We Are

Owl Labs is a collaborative tech company, creating an equalized meeting and learning experience for all, wherever participants may be. Powering hybrid teams and remote work is in our DNA. Owl Labs has been a leader when it comes to celebrating and connecting hybrid teams and classrooms -- meaning both in-office and remote workers, in-room students and at-home learning. We're best known for the Meeting Owl product line, a smart 360 camera, mic, speaker all-in-one solution. Sitting in the center of the table, the Meeting Owl uses vision and voice recognition to shift the camera to focus on who's speaking, giving all participants a feeling as if they're in the same room. With the continued rise of hybrid teams and remote workers, our products allow for better collaboration and productivity no matter your location.

Our award-winning product, the Meeting Owl Pro, was named one of TIME magazine's 100 Best Inventions of 2020 and has been recognized by CES Innovation Awards 2020, Red Dot Design Awards 2020, SXSW Innovation Awards 2020. Our team was recognized as an Inc. Best Workplaces 2020 and 2021 and named on the esteemed Inc.'s Editor's List.

Full-time

Hybrid remote