What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acoustic Research Engineer II position at Ursus Inc?
JOB TITLE : Acoustic Research Engineer II
LOCATION : Onsite in Redmond, WA
DURATION : 12 months with plans to extend to 24
PAY RANGE : $57-67 / hour
TOP 3 SKILLS :
- Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 3 years of industry experience in audio technology development, or an 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
COMPANY :
Our client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.
Job Description :
Our 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 Research 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
perception
Minimum Requirements
Strong understanding and experience in audio signal processing is crucial for designing and developing innovative audio technologies.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP is necessary for creating and implementing audio applications.
Experience in designing and performing audio acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings is vital for testing and validating audio technologies.
Industry experience in audio technology development, including design, implementation, and testing of audio systems, is essential for success in this field.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from audio experiments and applications is critical for making informed decisions and improving audio technology development.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in real-time audio coding in C / C can be beneficial for developing high-performance audio applications.
Experience with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch can be useful for developing AI-powered audio applications.
Knowledge of psychoacoustics and auditory perception can help you design more effective and user-friendly audio systems.
Experience with prototype hardware devices can be valuable for testing and validating new audio technologies.
Familiarity with motion tracking systems can be beneficial for developing immersive audio experiences.
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Salary : $57 - $67
