Audio Experience and Innovation Engineer, Devices and Services _corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Mountain View, CA, USA
- Mid•Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.
- Minimum qualifications:
- + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.
g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience. + 4 years of experience in audio systems architecture, design, or development. + 1 year of experience with MATLAB or Simulink. + Experience in one or more of the following: Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text-to-Speech (TTS), or ML/AI using C, C++, Python.
- Preferred qualifications:
- + PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field specializing in audio.
+ Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic devices, particularly within phone, hearables, wearables. + Experience with technical leadership including setting direction and driving business impact. + Expertise in generative AI and speech research, including first-author publications at top AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, InterSpeech, etc.). + Expertise in audio frameworks and standards (e.g., android audio, bluetooth audio, LE audio). + Understanding of end-to-end audio signal chains, audio processing concepts, and acoustics.
- About the job
- Our team is at the heart of defining and delivering compelling, high-quality audio experiences across Google's Pixel ecosystem, including Phones, Hearables, Wearables, and future devices.
We own the overall audio system architecture, from concept to launch. We are responsible for creating innovative audio roadmaps, driving cutting-edge performance and power efficiency, and ensuring timely execution of audio solutions. We thrive in a dynamic environment, often dealing with ambiguous problem spaces to define and architect next-generation audio capabilities. In this role, you will require a strong ability to navigate and bridge the gap between hardware and software domains, collaborating deeply with cross-functional teams including Hardware, Software, Silicon, Research, UX, and Product Management. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .
- Responsibilities
- + Lead the definition of the end-to-end system audio architecture for new Pixel products and features, demonstrating technical leadership and goal.
+ Execute experiments including the design, implementation (prototyping), analysis, and communication of results. + Translate product concepts and user experience goals into scalable technical specifications, encompassing hardware components, software frameworks, APIs, and algorithms. + Architect and drive solutions that span across hardware and software boundaries, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. + Drive the resolution of complex system-level trade-offs and challenges related to audio experience delivery, and collaborate across disciplines to integrate research into Google products. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) . Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) . If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
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