Senior Audio Software Engineer at Owl Labs

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

180000.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C++, Real-Time Programming, Embedded Systems, Android Development, Linux, Audio Processing, Digital Audio Fundamentals, Noise Reduction, Wireless Audio Technologies, Beamforming Algorithms, Audio Streaming Protocols, Codecs, DSP Fundamentals, Algorithm Verification, Audio Testing Software

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Owl Labs is on a mission to transform how teams collaborate. Our smart video collaboration devices are redefining meeting experiences, and we’re looking for a talented Senior Audio Software Engineer to join our team. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and build solutions that make hybrid work seamless, intuitive, and inclusive. You will focus on implementing, integrating, and deploying real-time audio pipelines on Android-based embedded systems. This role is a hybrid position based out of our office in Somerville, MA. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Collaborate with a cross-functional software team to enhance the intelligence of our devices through the use of audio processing. Design and implement state-of-the-art audio signal processing algorithms for real-time communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate audio processing solutions into our product ecosystem. Develop system frameworks to debug real time audio issues and support hardware tuning efforts. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Masters preferred). EXPERIENCE: 3+ years of industry experience in the conferencing, communications, and/or professional audio industry (5+ preferred). SKILLS: Expert C++: Proven experience in real-time multi-threaded programming on embedded systems. Experience with Android/Linux: Professional experience developing for Android devices and comfortable working in a Linux terminal for building and deploying code. Audio Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of digital audio fundamentals (AEC, Noise reduction) and wireless audio technologies. WAYS TO STAND OUT: Acoustics & Hardware: Experience with audio DAW (e.g., Audacity, Audition), audio testing software (SoundCheck, HEAD acoustics), and a solid understanding of speaker and microphone physics.Android: Experience working with TinyALSA and Android Audio HAL.Simulation: Familiarity with Python or MATLAB to verify algorithm behavior or analyze audio data.Audio Domain Knowledge: Experience with beamforming algorithms. Experience with audio streaming protocols, codecs (Opus, AAC), and industry-standard communication requirements.DSP Fundamentals: Familiarity with DSP and experience optimizing and integrating existing solutions. WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Unlimited PTO Generous Parental Leave Work From Home Stipend Commuter Benefit Flexible Work Paid Holidays Equity Salary Range $140,000—$180,000 USD 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.

Responsibilities

You will collaborate with a cross-functional software team to enhance device intelligence through audio processing and design state-of-the-art audio signal processing algorithms for real-time communication systems. Additionally, you will develop system frameworks to debug real-time audio issues and support hardware tuning efforts.