Audio Product Development Engineer – DSP

Role Overview

• Ensure high quality audio performance in GN headsets by porting, integrating, and validating audio DSP algorithms from reference platforms to specific target platforms (chipsets/OS/SDKs), securing robust, real time operation in mass produced products.
• Troubleshoot complex audio DSP and platform-related issues, feeding insights back into the product development cycle.
• Algorithm porting, integration, and optimization to the target platforms.
• Port existing audio DSP algorithms (e.g., Noise reduction, Beamforming, AEC, EQ, ANC) from reference implementations to the specific target platforms.
• Embed the ported algorithm into the existing FW stack of the target platform, including defined interfaces, data flow, and control mechanism for seamless operation of headset’s overall system.
• Adapt and optimize code to target SDKs, toolchains, and audio frameworks while maintaining algorithm behavior and performance.
• Handle fixed‑point and floating‑point implementations, data formats, and platform‑specific constraints.
• Integrate DSP/HW modules of target platforms into overall audio signal chain.
• Understand the flow of audio data from transducers through various DSP blocks and out to the speakers and transmission channels.
• Work with the platform’s specific hardware abstraction layer or audio peripherals (ADCs, DACs, I2S/PCM interfaces, transducers).
• Validation and verification of the ported algorithms and integrated modules.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to verify the functionality and performance of individual DSP blocks and the complete audio signal chain.
• Regression test
• ensure new changes or optimizations do not compromise the existing functionality.
• Perform low level debugging using debuggers, emulators, and specialized tools to diagnose issues within the DSP firmware, hardware registers, memory, and real time execution flow.
• Identify root causes of audio anomalies or unexpected behaviors that might be caused by DSP algorithms, hardware interactions, OS scheduling, or interference.
• Analyze field logs, audio recordings, and reported symptoms, then potentially developed specific diagnostic tools or FW builds for field testing.
• Provide timely resolution and implement robust fixes.
• Develop and implement FW or SW routines for factory calibration of transducers and other audio components to compensate unit-to-unit variation.
• Create internal tools or scripts for automated testing, debugging, and performance evaluation during development and manufacturing.
• Document implementation detail, integration interfaces, configuration parameters, and test procedures.
• Ensure well-commented code, modular, and adherence to GN coding standards for future maintenance and scalability.
• Work closely with Algorithm/DSP researchers, FW/SW engineers, and Acoustic Engineers to ensure the ported implementation matches the intended algorithm design and audio targets.
• Engage with vendors for technical support, SDK updates, bug reporting and leverage platform-specific optimizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Computer Science, or related technical fields.
• Solid knowledge of core audio DSP concepts (equalization, FFT, adaptive filters, gain control, etc.).
• Experienced with MATLAB or Python for signal analysis, verification, and test automation.
• Proficient in C/C++ development for embedded systems.
• Familiar in fixed point and floating-point DSP implementation with and understanding of performance, memory, and power optimization techniques.
• Understanding of hardware-software integration and interaction with audio peripherals (ADCs, DACs, I2S/PCM interface).
• Experienced with version control (Git) and modern software development workflows.
• Hands‑on experience with various DSP architectures (e.g., ARM, Tensilica, etc.) and their associated toolchains.
• Experienced with multi‑mic processing, AEC, noise reduction, or ANC implementations.
• Automated test frameworks and continuous integration for embedded/DSP projects.
• Have background in communication headsets, earbuds, speakerphones, or similar audio products.

Tech Stack

• Python

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities