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基本信息

地点：
Shenzhen - Guangdong, China
职位类别:
工程研发
员工类型参考：
Regular - Permanent
工资标准类型：
受薪雇员
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-46121-2025

描述和要求

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 candidate is responsible for researching and developing acoustic algorithm for Harman Consumer Audio products like Soundbar, Home Speaker, Portable Speaker, PartyBox Speaker and Headphone, ensure the delivery of industry-leading sound performance. The candidate need play a leader role to make technical roadmap of acoustic algorithm development and promote them to Business Unit. 


What You Will Do

  • Lead an acoustic algorithm team to support Harman Consumer Audio Business Through relentless NPI project execution to meet SOP commitment to deliver “Industry-First” products.
  • Lead team to research new acoustic algorithm or solution to make Harman Products unique, including but not limited to beamforming, virtual surround, 3d audio effect and audio enhancement.
  • Work with global Harman research/engineering team and external research institutes or universities for new technology innovation and applications.
  • Make acoustic technical roadmap and promote them to business for new product definition.  
  • Combine traditional acoustic engineering with advanced DSP technology to push the acoustic performance envelope for Home Audio. Portable Audio, Headphone products.   
  • Upgrade the workforce in anticipation of future technology needs in the areas of joint system level sound optimization across HW, ME, DSP, SW. 
  • Develop and build acoustic POC prototypes and demonstrate to internal stakeholders.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis and evaluation of algorithm performance using both subjective and objective methods, including listening tests and measurements.
  • Work with DSP engineers for algorithm optimization to cater for target DSP platform resource.
  • Work with Acoustic engineer for algorithm tuning and improvement.
  • Submit minimum of 3 technical patents in the US or Europe per year.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Master or above degree in Acoustic or Digital Signal Processing.
  • Solid acoustic algorithms research and development experience.  like speaker array beamforming, virtual surround, bass or immersive enhancements, up-mixer, sound steer, spatial audio and so on.
  • 10+ years of experience in running an Acoustic team to support large-scale consumer audio business
  • Acoustic algorithm expert to lead/coach the team for new acoustic algorithm research.
  • Proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, PyTorch, or TensorFlow programming.
  • Familiar with transducer component and acoustic system architecture design.
  • Good experience on audio product development like Soundbar, Headphone, Smart Speaker, Conference System, hearing aid etc.
  • Good experience on audio tools usage like AudioMulch, Audition, SoundCheck etc.
  • Familiar with acoustic labs and measurement tools (Anechoic chamber, ETSI room, Acqua, SoundCheck).
  • Experience on sound tuning and Golden ear is plus.
  • Good leadership and team management experience.
  • Can-do attitude and self-motivation.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficient in both spoken and written English.

What is Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with audio hardware design, including transducers, amplifiers, and DSP architectures.
  • Experience with machine learning techniques applied to audio processing, such as deep learning for audio enhancement and personalization.
  • Active participation in audio-related professional organizations, such as the Audio Engineering Society (AES) or the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
  • Publications, patents, or presentations related to acoustic signal processing and audio algorithms.
  • Golden Ears certification.
  • Music related expertise.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
  • Be willing 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

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  
 
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)