Harman

About the Role

The candidate is responsible for researching and developing acoustic algorithm for Harman Consumer Products like Soundbar, Portable Speaker, and Headphone. 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

• Master or above degree in Acoustic.
• 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.

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.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• 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
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development