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Job#: 2062906
Job Description:
Apex Systems is hiring an Acoustic Research Engineer to work on a contract on site in Redmond, WA.
1 year contract with potential to extend to 2 years.
Pay: $60-$65/hr w2.
This client brings together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers to create the future of virtual and augmented reality, which together will become as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers are today.
In particular, the Audio team is focused on two goals; creating virtual sounds that are perceptually indistinguishable from reality, and redefining human hearing. These two initiatives will allow us to connect people by allowing them to feel together despite being physically apart, and allow them to converse in even the most difficult listening environments.
We are looking for a contract acoustic research engineer to conduct acoustic measurements, acoustic data processing, and auditory perception experiments, and develop relevant methods and tools leveraging scientific coding skills and expertise in audio signal processing, audio hardware systems, machine learning, and acoustics.
Responsibilities
Develop systems, user interfaces, and protocols for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing using Python, MATLAB, and MaxMSP.
Analyze and improve the performance of data acquisition systems for audio perception.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary researchers to integrate data acquisition algorithms into platforms.
Perform acoustic data collection involving complex capture systems, prototype devices, and human subjects in controlled laboratory environments.
Write technical reports and papers describing research results and methodologies.
Minimum Requirements
Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 3 years of industry experience in audio technology development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3 years experience in designing and performing audio acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings.
3 years of programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for audio applications
Strong understanding and experience in audio signal processing
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in real-time audio coding in C/C
Expertise in any/all of psychoacoustics, auditory perception, spatial audio, room acoustics, and physical acoustics
Experience using PyTorch or other machine-learning frameworks
Experience with prototype hardware devices
Experience with motion tracking systems
Experience with large-scale automated data collection and analysis
Experience designing and setting up acoustic laboratory spaces
Experience working in cross-functional, inter-disciplinary environments
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical reports and/or publications
Must have skills:
Audio Signal Processing ? Strong understanding and experience in audio signal processing is crucial for designing and developing innovative audio technologies. ? Programming in Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP ? Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP is necessary for creating and implementing audio applications. ? Acoustic Experimentation ? Experience in designing and performing audio acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings is vital for testing and validating audio technologies. ? Audio Technology Development ? Industry experience in audio technology development, including design, implementation, and testing of audio systems, is essential for success in this field. ? Data Analysis and Interpretation ? Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from audio experiments and applications is critical for making informed decisions and improving audio technology development.
Nice to have:
Real-Time Audio Coding in C/C ? Expertise in real-time audio coding in C/C can be beneficial for developing high-performance audio applications. ? Machine Learning Frameworks (PyTorch) ? Experience with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch can be useful for developing AI-powered audio applications. ? Psychoacoustics and Auditory Perception ? Knowledge of psychoacoustics and auditory perception can help you design more effective and user-friendly audio systems. ? Prototype Hardware Devices ? Experience with prototype hardware devices can be valuable for testing and validating new audio technologies. ? Motion Tracking Systems/ least important ? Familiarity with motion tracking systems can be beneficial for developing immersive audio experiences
Day to Day:
Developing and improving systems for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing ? Collaborating with researchers to integrate data acquisition algorithms into platforms ? Conducting acoustic data collection in controlled laboratory environments ? Analyzing and improving the performance of data acquisition systems for audio perception ? Writing technical reports and papers describing research results and methodologies ? Programming in Python, MATLAB, and MaxMSP ? Designing and setting up acoustic laboratory spaces ? Working with prototype hardware devices and motion tracking systems ? Conducting experiments and collecting data ? Analyzing and interpreting data ? Writing and publishing technical reports and papers
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Job Description:
Apex Systems is hiring an Acoustic Research Engineer to work on a contract on site in Redmond, WA.
1 year contract with potential to extend to 2 years.
Pay: $60-$65/hr w2.
This client brings together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers to create the future of virtual and augmented reality, which together will become as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers are today.
In particular, the Audio team is focused on two goals; creating virtual sounds that are perceptually indistinguishable from reality, and redefining human hearing. These two initiatives will allow us to connect people by allowing them to feel together despite being physically apart, and allow them to converse in even the most difficult listening environments.
We are looking for a contract acoustic research engineer to conduct acoustic measurements, acoustic data processing, and auditory perception experiments, and develop relevant methods and tools leveraging scientific coding skills and expertise in audio signal processing, audio hardware systems, machine learning, and acoustics.
Responsibilities
Develop systems, user interfaces, and protocols for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing using Python, MATLAB, and MaxMSP.
Analyze and improve the performance of data acquisition systems for audio perception.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary researchers to integrate data acquisition algorithms into platforms.
Perform acoustic data collection involving complex capture systems, prototype devices, and human subjects in controlled laboratory environments.
Write technical reports and papers describing research results and methodologies.
Minimum Requirements
Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 3 years of industry experience in audio technology development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3 years experience in designing and performing audio acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings.
3 years of programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for audio applications
Strong understanding and experience in audio signal processing
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in real-time audio coding in C/C
Expertise in any/all of psychoacoustics, auditory perception, spatial audio, room acoustics, and physical acoustics
Experience using PyTorch or other machine-learning frameworks
Experience with prototype hardware devices
Experience with motion tracking systems
Experience with large-scale automated data collection and analysis
Experience designing and setting up acoustic laboratory spaces
Experience working in cross-functional, inter-disciplinary environments
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical reports and/or publications
Must have skills:
Audio Signal Processing ? Strong understanding and experience in audio signal processing is crucial for designing and developing innovative audio technologies. ? Programming in Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP ? Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP is necessary for creating and implementing audio applications. ? Acoustic Experimentation ? Experience in designing and performing audio acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings is vital for testing and validating audio technologies. ? Audio Technology Development ? Industry experience in audio technology development, including design, implementation, and testing of audio systems, is essential for success in this field. ? Data Analysis and Interpretation ? Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from audio experiments and applications is critical for making informed decisions and improving audio technology development.
Nice to have:
Real-Time Audio Coding in C/C ? Expertise in real-time audio coding in C/C can be beneficial for developing high-performance audio applications. ? Machine Learning Frameworks (PyTorch) ? Experience with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch can be useful for developing AI-powered audio applications. ? Psychoacoustics and Auditory Perception ? Knowledge of psychoacoustics and auditory perception can help you design more effective and user-friendly audio systems. ? Prototype Hardware Devices ? Experience with prototype hardware devices can be valuable for testing and validating new audio technologies. ? Motion Tracking Systems/ least important ? Familiarity with motion tracking systems can be beneficial for developing immersive audio experiences
Day to Day:
Developing and improving systems for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing ? Collaborating with researchers to integrate data acquisition algorithms into platforms ? Conducting acoustic data collection in controlled laboratory environments ? Analyzing and improving the performance of data acquisition systems for audio perception ? Writing technical reports and papers describing research results and methodologies ? Programming in Python, MATLAB, and MaxMSP ? Designing and setting up acoustic laboratory spaces ? Working with prototype hardware devices and motion tracking systems ? Conducting experiments and collecting data ? Analyzing and interpreting data ? Writing and publishing technical reports and papers
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Salary : $60 - $65
