Engineer, New Technology & Innovation Engineering, Consumer Audio

HARMAN InternationalLos Angeles, CA
Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Audio Engineer to join the Consumer Audio Engineering ALab team in Northridge, California. ALab is a new technology development group focused on researching, prototyping, and enabling next‑generation audio technologies for future consumer products. This role emphasizes audio DSP, system‑level audio development, and applied acoustics, with hands-on involvement in early-stage technology exploration and innovation. The ideal candidate is technically curious, eager to learn, and motivated to grow across multiple audio disciplines while contributing to advanced consumer audio solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline is required. Master’s degree (MS) is a plus and valued for advanced research or algorithm development.
  • Hands‑on development experience with consumer electronics audio products, such as headphones, speakers, soundbars, or similar devices (required).
  • Strong fundamentals in audio signal processing, audio systems, or acoustics.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with DSP or embedded audio software development.
  • Experience using audio measurement, analysis, or tuning tools (e.g., MATLAB, Audio Precision, SoundCheck, or equivalent).
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills.
  • Self‑motivated with a demonstrated willingness to learn, grow, and expand technical depth.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% annually.
  • Willingness to work from the Northridge, California office as part of a collaborative engineering team.
  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

  • Technology concentration or deeper experience in DSP or Acoustics (preferred but not limiting).
  • Experience with headphone‑related audio technologies (ANC, call processing, EQ, spatial audio, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Bluetooth audio platforms or embedded DSP architectures.
  • AI / machine learning knowledge or hands-on experience, particularly as applied to audio or signal processing (a plus).
  • Experience working with global engineering teams, suppliers, or external development partners.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, prototype, and optimize audio DSP algorithms for next-generation consumer audio products.
  • Explore and evaluate new audio technologies, supporting proof‑of‑concept development and early platform enablement.
  • Contribute to system‑level audio design, including algorithm integration, tuning strategies, and performance evaluation.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including DSP, hardware, software, acoustics, and product engineering.
  • Apply audio technologies to consumer electronics products such as headphones, speakers, soundbars, and smart audio devices.
  • Perform objective acoustic and electrical measurements as well as subjective listening evaluations.
  • Document algorithms, experimental results, system designs, and technical recommendations.
  • Track emerging trends in audio DSP, acoustics, and AI‑enabled audio processing, and assess applicability to future products.
  • Work with global teams and external partners to support technology transition toward productization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a new technology development lab shaping the future of consumer audio.
  • Exposure to advanced DSP, audio systems, and AI‑driven audio technologies.
  • A collaborative, innovation‑focused engineering culture.
  • Professional development opportunities and competitive compensation.
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
  • Competitive wellness benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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