Lead Acoustic Engineer
Core
Lead the acoustic design and tuning of gaming headsets for the Chinese esports market, focusing on low-latency positional audio and noise isolation for internet cafe environments.
Role type
Lead Acoustic Engineer (Gaming Headsets)
Builds
Gaming headsets with specialized acoustic architectures for FPS/MOBA scenarios
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Gaming Audio / Acoustics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
System-level acoustic design, Electrical Engineering (EE) background, mass-production development experience, wireless audio protocols (Bluetooth, USB, 2.4G), hardware integration (PCB, RF, power management), SoC vs discrete component evaluation, subjective listening test design
Preferred skills
Experience with gaming headset ODMs/IC vendors, deep knowledge of internet cafe noise profiles, leadership in fast-paced R&D cycles
Technologies
53mm driver units, specialized diaphragms, multi-layer PCB, RF antennas, SoC solutions, 2.4G wireless
Responsibilities
Synthesize acoustic, electrical, and mechanical disciplines to design headset cavities and airflow impedance; Collaborate with local suppliers to define target curves and validate acoustic hardware; Establish and execute acoustic testing standards (THD, PNR) for internet cafe environments; Drive subjective listening and blind-testing feedback with professional esports players; Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate acoustic architectures with hardware constraints
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential