Software Engineering Manager
Core
Lead the design and deployment of high-performance audio algorithms for next-generation audio-enabled multimedia platforms, balancing quality, latency, power, and compute constraints.
Role type
Senior IC Audio Algorithm Development Manager
Builds
Production-ready audio algorithms for consumer devices (mobile, laptop, wearable, automotive, smart speakers)
Domain
Consumer electronics / Audio DSP / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Audio DSP & psychoacoustics, Algorithm optimization under power and memory constraints, Fixed-point and real-time system design, Technical leadership and mentoring, Cross-functional communication, Audio quality tuning and validation
Preferred skills
Experience with mobile, laptop, wearable, automotive, or smart speaker audio systems, Familiarity with objective and subjective audio evaluation methods, Experience with SoC audio pipelines, DSP cores, or hardware accelerators, Exposure to audio interfaces like I2S, TDM, Soundwire, Slimbus
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, C/C++, I2S, TDM, Soundwire, Slimbus
Responsibilities
Lead development of audio algorithms including equalization, dynamic range control, loudness management, speaker protection, spatial audio, stereo widening, crosstalk cancellation, and noise suppression, Build, manage, and mentor a team of audio algorithm engineers, Set technical direction and enforce best practices in DSP design and implementation, Work closely with architects, hardware designers, firmware teams, and silicon validation, Own audio algorithm roadmaps, schedules, and risk assessments, Ensure on-time delivery of production-ready audio algorithms
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership