Audio System Engineer

EssilorLuxottica Group; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leonardo platform

Flexible work

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Employee discounts

Disconnect program

Laptop and phone

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica Group in Lombardy, Italy, seeks an Audio System Engineer to lead acoustical design and integration of audio systems for next‑gen Smart Glasses. You will work with hardware, software, and product design teams to deliver exceptional audio while ensuring comfort and usability.

You will prototype, test, and refine algorithms and hardware, collaborating across time zones and suppliers. The role requires fluency in Italian and English and hands-on, proactive problem solving within a

Qualifications

• Experience with audio system design, including simulation and fast prototyping.
• Experience with mechanical design for audio transducers.
• Proficiency in audio signal processing and algorithm development.
• Strong understanding of acoustics and audio measurement techniques.
• Familiar with rapid prototyping and hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of audio system architecture and algorithms for headset/smart eyewear.
• Stay up-to-date with latest audio tech trends and integrate solutions.
• Research acoustical technologies and transducers for eyewear.
• Prototype and characterize smart eyewear devices with audio features.
• Model and tune audio algorithms on prototype hardware to meet requirements.
• Define functional and system requirements for new audio products.
• Collaborate with software engineers to fine-tune audio drivers.
• Interact with product designers for system integration strategies.
• Develop proofs-of-concept in R&D labs and perform tests and measurements.
• Interface with international collaborators to ramp production.
• Test prototypes with lab equipment and assist FW engineers.
• Support manufacturing and provide technical assistance during production.

Skills

Audio system design

Signal processing

Acoustics

Hardware design

MCU/SoC interfaces

DSP development

Documentation skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

CAD tools

SPI/I2C/UART

MIPI/USB

Oscilloscopes

Job description

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences (such as SunglassHut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi&Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible!

Your role

We are looking for an Audio System Engineer who will be part of the Smart Eyewear team, in particular the New Technologies Introduction (NTI) branch. He/she will be responsible of leading the acoustical design and integration of new audio system architecture and algorithms in our cutting‑edge Smart Glasses.

He/she will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product designers, to ensure our products deliver exceptional audio performance while maintaining a seamless and comfortable user experience.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the design of audio system architecture and algorithms, for providing the best user experience in the field of audio smart eyewear devices, including earing aids funtions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest audio technology trends and incorporate innovative solutions into our products.
• Research acoustical technologies and transducers for implementation in eyewear frame.
• Design, prototyping, and characterization of smart eyewear devices implementing audio functionalities.
• Responsible for modelling and tuning audio algorithms of prototype hardware to achieve the best audio performance to understand and formalize system requirements.
• Define functional and system requirements for new audio product.
• Collaborate with software engineers to fine‑tune audio algorithms and drivers for optimal user experience.
• Daily interactions with product designers to come up with innovative system integration strategies.
• Realization of proof‑of‑concepts in our R&D labs. Carry out testing, debug and performance measurements with internal equipment or in collaboration with external suppliers.
• Interface with our international network of collaborators and partners, remotely or on‑site, to help ramp up production of our innovative products.
• Test in the lab of prototypes and pre‑series boards with oscilloscopes, multimeters, bench power supplies, function generators and active loads, working with FW engineers.
• Support product manufacturing and provide technical assistance during production phases.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem‑solving activities related to audio system issues.

Main requirements:

• Attitude to read, understand and write technical documentation (requirements, specifications, reports, analyses, etc).
• Experience with audio system design, including simulation and fast prototyping.
• Experience with mechanical design for audio transducers.
• Experience with digital and analog hardware design (cad tools, simulation, design‑for‑manufacturing).
• Proficiency in audio signal processing and algorithm development.
• Strong understanding of acoustics and audio measurement techniques.
• Familiar with rapid prototyping and hands‑on attitude.
• Experience with microcontrollers/system‑on‑chip and most common communication busses (SPI, I2C, UART, MIPI, USB) will be a plus.
• Experience with DSP audio development will be a plus (e.g., Tensilica Hifi5).
• Ability to work in a dynamic multicultural team where you will collaborate with members having different backgrounds and from different time zones.
• Attitude to problem solving and to achieve results within challenging time and cost constraints.
• Fluency in both Italian and English is required.

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:

• Access to our cutting‑edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Enjoy flexible work conditions, health insurance coverage, ticket restaurants, internal rooftop canteen.
• Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world‑class brands firsthand.
• Enjoy our “Disconnect Program” a holistic approach to work‑life balance, including initiatives for mental health, yoga, jogging sessions, and more, designed to help you recharge and stay healthy.

Salary Package:

Annual Gross Salary: 35.500 Eur – 45.000 Eur

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Supplementary Health insurance coverage
• Supplementary Pension Plan
• Access to the EssilorLuxottica Corporate Welfare Catalog
• Transportation – Discounted pass
• Meal Vouchers as per company guidelines
• Exclusive employee discounts on company products
• Company‑provided laptop and mobile phone

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.

— Published by EssilorLuxottica Group.