Senior Audio Engineer

At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.

**About the Role:

As a Senior Audio Engineer within our Headphones Business Unit, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the acoustic systems at the core of our cutting-edge personal listening products. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of experts across software, hardware, and acoustics, driving innovation and excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop Acoustic Systems: Design and develop advanced acoustic structures and systems for our products.
• Evaluate and Define Requirements: Assess hardware performance and define system requirements to ensure top-notch quality.
• Problem Solving: Tackle complex challenges that span across hardware and software interfaces, finding innovative solutions.
• Data Analysis and Optimization: Analyze product data, test samples, and lead the optimization of design for peak performance.
• Technology Roadmap: Contribute to the strategic development of our technology roadmap, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve.
• Mentorship: Share your expertise and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

**Requirements

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don’t have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.

**Basic Qualifications

• Educational Background: Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in acoustics.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in building tools for system simulation and data analysis using Matlab.
• Measurement Expertise: Experience performing and interpreting audio measurements in both electronic and acoustic domains. Experience with headphones is a significant plus!
• Digital Signal Processing: Solid understanding of the fundamentals of digital signal processing.
• Prototype Handling: Skilled in manipulating physical prototypes to achieve precise acoustic results.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience articulating technical concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Product Development: Proven track record of supporting product development from initial exploration to mass production.
• Flexibility to Travel: Ability to travel overseas as needed to meet project and business requirements.
• Location: Ability to work full-time in either our Glasgow or London offices.

**Preferred Qualifications:

• Software programming experience
• Knowledge of Python
• Familiarity with simulation software such as COMSOL
• Experience with supporting high volume production in consumer electronics

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