Harman

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

The DSP Algorithm Engineer (Audio & AI Focus) will be responsible for designing and developing audio and speech algorithms, including both traditional DSP-based approaches and AI / machine learning–based solutions

This role focuses on algorithm design, model development, and C-based implementation, working with cross-functional teams to bring audio technologies into real products
Hands-on porting to specific DSP is not required

What You Will Do

• Design and develop audio and speech algorithms using traditional DSP techniques and AI / machine learning methods
• Develop and optimize traditional audio algorithms such as AEC, noise reduction, beamforming, EQ, dynamics, and spatial audio
• Develop AI-based audio and speech models for enhancement, analysis, and classification
• Implement algorithms in C with deployment readiness in mind, and validate and analyze performance using MATLAB and Python
• Ensure algorithms are robust, efficient, and suitable for embedded or product environments
• Collaborate with acoustic and platform teams to support successful product integration
• Keep track of the latest sound technological innovations and developments and work closely with sound algorithm partner
• Regularly documenting findings, recommendations, algorithms, software

What You Need to Be Successful

• Master’s degree in Digital Signal Processing, Acoustics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, with proficiency in MATLAB and Python
• Proven experience in audio or speech algorithm development, including traditional DSP-based techniques
• Hands-on experience applying AI / machine learning methods to audio or speech problems
• Experience translating algorithms into clear and efficient C implementations
• Solid understanding of audio algorithm fundamentals and system-level constraints (latency, memory, compute)
• Experience on microphone signal processing/music post-processing and applied-AI/AI model design is preferred
• Fluent Spoken English, Professional read and written English skill

Bonus Points if You Have

• Self-starter, goal oriented and result driven
• Strong team player
• Customer focus
• Self-awareness, be willing to learn and open to changes

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time
• Willingness to work in an office in Shenzhen

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development