Chief Product Engineer - Audio Technology
Core
Top technical leader aligning product engineering with IP and licensing strategies to create modular, legally robust audio technology packages for third-party adoption.
Role type
Chief Product Engineer (Audio Technology Licensing & Architecture)
Builds
Modular Reference Designs, SDKs, APIs, and IP blocks for consumer audio and hearables
Domain
Consumer Audio, Hearables, DSP, Acoustics, Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
DSP algorithm development, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Spatial Audio/HRTF, Echo Cancellation (AEC), C/C++, Python, RTOS, Bluetooth LE Audio, microphone array design, fixed-point math optimization
Preferred skills
Machine Learning-based Voice Pickup (VPU), assembly-level vectorization, acoustic design guidelines, patentable innovation identification
Technologies
Qualcomm, Bestechnic, MediaTek, Cadence Tensilica, NEON, LC3, LDAC, aptX, Auracast
Responsibilities
Define licensing architecture boundaries and technical portfolio; oversee DSP platform integration and optimization; develop Technical Data Packages (TDPs) including reference designs and tuning tools; champion developer-facing software tools for licensee calibration; act as primary technical authority for partner evaluations; partner with Legal/IP on compliance and patentability; mentor specialized audio/DSP/hardware engineering teams
Seniority
Executive/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership