Staff Audio Systems Engineer

GoPro

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

GoPro’s audio engineering team creates immersive audio experiences for our customers. On this team, you will develop audio systems that capture amazing content from formula drift racers to surfing mavericks to intimate acoustic guitar performances. You will find and create new audio technologies for GoPro devices. You will develop the latest audio systems for GoPro cameras and accessories. You will develop audio systems as you: define requirements, select and integrate audio components, verify HW performance, develop new features, create and tune audio algorithms, capture various use cases in the field, and incorporating listening feedback. You will coordinate with internal teams (product management, engineering, operations, program management, etc.) and external partners (suppliers and contract manufacturers) to ensure audio is awesome! You will be responsible for audio performance for the products you design. You will grow in experience and responsibility.

Requirements

BS, MS or Ph.D in an engineering discipline, preferably related to acoustics and/or digital signal processing
5+ years of experience developing audio systems for portable consumer electronics, including some of the following activities:
Defining audio requirements
Evaluating audio hardware in lab and in production
Integrating acoustic transducers into mechanics
Prototyping and deploying new audio algorithms in Audio Weaver, Matlab, C++, Python and Tensor Flow
Developing test methods to evaluate new technologies
Developing tools for evaluating audio performance
Recording audio in the outdoors
Ability to work well with other humans

Nice To Haves

Designing devices for use in and out of wind and water
Modeling and testing acoustic transducers
Knowing mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing processes
Knowing Wireless and USB audio protocols
Knowing machine learning based processing

Responsibilities

Develop and verify audio systems for GoPro cameras and accessories.
Develop and verify audio algorithms for GoPro cameras and accessories.
Discover, define, develop, and deploy audio technologies into GoPro devices.
Enjoy a wide variety of work activities. Test audio HW in the morning and develop audio algorithms in the afternoon.

Benefits

Get your very own GoPro camera + gear
Medical, dental, and vision insurance – premiums are 100% paid for employees, 80% paid for dependents
Life insurance and disability benefits
Generous time off policy
12 weeks paid parental leave for new parents
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) options
Discounted employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
LiveHealthy monthly wellness reimbursement
Wellness programs including 1:1 Coaching, 1:1 Therapy sessions, and mental health resources
Innovative remote-friendly wellness classes and events
Flexible work arrangements
Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
Professional + personal development opportunities, i.e. LinkedIn Learning, technology trainings, certifications, Peer-to-Peer learning, conferences and more
Opportunities to get involved in the causes that you care about (annual camera donation + volunteer events)