Acoustic / Audio Research Engineer - Global Tech

Principle; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 75,600 - 92,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio technology firm in Cambridge seeks an experienced Acoustic / Audio Research Engineer to drive innovation in AR/VR audio experiences. Candidates should have a Master's/PhD and significant experience in audio technology R&D, with expertise in Python, MATLAB, and deep knowledge of acoustics. This position offers a competitive salary up to £84,000 and a fully onsite role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in audio technology R&D.
• Strong track record in designing and running audio/acoustic experiments in labs.
• Deep knowledge of acoustics and audio signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and run experiments with advanced audio capture systems.
• Collect, process, and analyse acoustic data in lab environments.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of researchers.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

MaxMSP

Acoustics knowledge

Audio signal processing

Education

Master's/PhD in relevant technical field

Tools

Audio capture systems

ML frameworks (PyTorch)

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for an experienced Acoustic / Audio Research Engineer to join a world-class audio research team, shaping the next generation of AR/VR experiences. You\'ll be working onsite in Cambridge, in one of the most advanced audio labs in the world.

Offer / Employment details

• Annual salary up to £84,000 (paid weekly)
• 12-month PAYE contract (inside IR35) + possibility of extension
• Fully onsite, Cambridge

What You\'ll Bring

• Master\'s/PhD in a relevant technical field with 3+ years in audio technology R&D
• Strong track record in designing and running audio/acoustic experiments in labs
• Hands-on skills with Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for audio applications - must have
• Deep knowledge of acoustics and audio signal processing

Nice to Have

• Experience with psychoacoustics, spatial/room acoustics, auditory perception
• Exposure to prototype devices, motion tracking, ML frameworks (PyTorch)

Your Day-to-Day

• Design and run experiments with advanced audio capture systems and prototype devices
• Collect, process, and analyse acoustic data in custom lab environments
• Build tools and algorithms to support experiments
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of world-leading researchers
• Document your findings in technical reports

Next Steps

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking AR/VR projects and work alongside some of the most talented audio researchers globally. For more info Apply Now through LinkedIn or email your CV.

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