What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Architect Job at Meta in Sunnyvale position at Meta?
The Wearables Audio Technology Team (WATT) is looking for an experienced Audio Architect to drive audio development for the next generation of Meta devices. The Audio Architect will lead through domain experts, influencing within WATT and cross-functionally to ensure the products’ audio performance is greater than the sum of its subsystems without direct ownership of any subsystem. We are looking for a meaningful depth in all aspects of audio system development for consumer electronics; from early proof-of-concept technologies, feature trade-offs at device level, product development and testing challenges, through to production readiness. Our work demands a data-driven development process, combining objective measurements with perceptual audio evaluation to guide trade-offs with a focus on customer experience. The Audio Architect will communicate effectively at all levels, both representing and challenging WATT and cross-functional teams while relating customer experience with quantitative and qualitative data, taking a hard stance on audio experience and build quality for Meta products.
Responsibilities
- First stop for audio HW alignment and decisions, including relevant audio partners as required.
- Drive audio needs across all levels, connecting WATT and cross-functional partners.
- Own product level trade-off decisions in collaboration with system / audio PM.
- Assist development team with audio system context and technical challenges.
- Balance diving into details with engaging domain expertise.
- Own acoustic & audio system level hardware decision-making process during development.
- Alignment and balance of capture, render, and thermal requirements with existing and SOTA audio algorithms.
- Ensure seamless co-development of audio sub-systems.
- Collaborate closely with NTI, pulling technology advances to specific product intercept.
- Ensure all audio HW targets are relevant, developed, consolidated, and validated.
- Understand and communicate cost / risk / quality vs. customer benefit of device KPIs.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
US$170,000 / year to US$240,000 / year bonus equity benefits.
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Salary : $170,000 - $240,000
