Signal Processing Manager

EssilorLuxottica; Milano; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Leonardo learning platform access

Flexible work conditions

Health insurance coverage

Meal vouchers

Descrizione del lavoro

EssilorLuxottica seeks a Manager of Signal Processing to lead and grow our signal processing organization for next generations of Nuance hearing glasses. You will shape the algorithm roadmap, organize teams across DSP and AI-based audio processing, and ensure tight integration with embedded firmware and product architecture.

The role spans multiple sites, reports to the head of R&D Hearing solutions, and collaborates with firmware, product, audiology, hardware, and systems teams to deliver

Competenze

• MSc or PhD in a relevant field such as signal processing, EE, or CS.
• 8–12+ years in embedded audio signal processing or related domain.
• Proven leadership experience managing and growing technical teams.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead and grow classical DSP and AI-based signal processing teams.
• Define team structure, roles, and ownership.
• Own the signal processing strategy across DSP and AI processing.
• Develop audio prototyping, verification and testing tools roadmap.
• Drive integration into embedded platforms with firmware teams.
• Collaborate across firmware, product, audiology, and systems teams.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Embedded audio signal processing

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Formazione

MSc/PhD in Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

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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 Sunglass Hut, 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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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 a Manager of Signal Processing to lead and evolve our signal processing organization for next many generations of Nuance hearing glasses. This role is responsible for both classical DSP and AI-driven audio processing, combining deep technical leadership with organizational development. Together with your teams, you will shape the algorithm roadmap, team structure, and development processes. Ensuring scalable, high-performance solutions tightly integrated with embedded firmware and product architecture. The role operates across multiple sites and works closely with firmware, product and project management, audiology, and systems architecture teams.

The role reports to head of R&D Hearing solutions, a team in the global R&D and Wearables category that focuses on the Nuance hearing glasses. Role is part of the Hearing solution leadership team.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and grow classical DSP and AI-based signal processing teams, with today approx. 20 people
• Define team structure, roles, and ownership
• Own the signal processing strategy across classical DSP and AI-based audio processing
• Help evolve audio prototyping, verification and testing tools roadmap
• Drive integration into embedded platforms and collaborate with firmware teams
• Architecture & System Integration: Drive process to ensure stable signal processing architecture supporting product and feature roadmap. Contribute to system-level design decision.
• Grow a global team and foster cross-team collaboration.
• Establish scalable processes for development, validation, and deployment.
• Embody a culture of driving simplification and fast decisions.
• Work closely with Project management, Product Management, Audiology, Hardware and Firmware teams.

Main requirements:

• MSc or PhD in Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 8–12+ years of experience in embedded audio signal processing or related domain
• Proven leadership experience managing and growing technical teams
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Structured and pragmatic mindset
• Able to balance short-term deliverables and the long-term view
• Strong systems thinking and outstanding signal processing knowledge
• Clear and transparent communicator across teams, borders and stakeholders
• Pace-setting
• Experience in hearing aids or medical devices is a nice to have
• Have experience of leading leaders is a nice to have

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.

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Salary Package:

• Performance Bonus: An additional Management by Objectives (MBO) bonus as percentage of the annual gross salary.
• 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

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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.