Principal Audio Software Engineer, DSP (m/f/d)

Overview

Principal Audio Software Engineer (DSP) within Harman Research’s Immersive Audio Team, advancing audio technologies from research to prototype and product readiness.

What you'll do

• Design and implement audio DSP algorithms on embedded audio platforms such as Linux, Android, or Tizen.
• Architect and develop Linux-based audio applications on embedded devices.
• Evaluate state-of-the-art audio DSP algorithms and adapt them for new technologies.
• Lead end-to-end development from new concepts through proof-of-concept, benchmarking, optimization, and transfer for commercialization readiness.
• Own technical alignment with research, software, systems, validation, and product teams for key technology developments.
• Define and drive qualification of audio algorithm performance using testing frameworks and validation methods.
• Write technical reports, white papers, and patent applications.

What you'll need

• Minimum BSc degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, etc.).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Software development experience on embedded platforms using C/C++.
• Audio processing experience using MATLAB.
• Real-time audio signal processing algorithm design and implementation experience.
• SDK experience for audio processing development (JUCE or equivalent).
• Agile software development process experience.

Details

• Location: Garching - Bavaria, Germany (Parking 1-5 Business Campus).
• Work mode: Hybrid; on-site 3 days a week.
• Travel: Up to 10% of the time.