Speech and Audio Research Engineer

Beijing Foreign Enterprise Management Consultants Co.,Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei is seeking a passionate Speech and Audio Research Engineer in Singapore to advance state-of-the-art algorithms for embedded systems. The role involves independent research, development and implementation of advanced speech and audio processing techniques.

Candidates should have PhD in relevant fields, deep expertise in signal processing, and hands-on experience with C/C++ and Python, Matlab; experience in acoustic testing and evaluating audio algorithms is highly valued.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field focusing on audio/speech processing.
• Deep knowledge in signal processing applied to audio, active noise control, speech enhancement, adaptive filtering or microphone array processing.
• Strong mathematical background.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ and/or Matlab/Python scripting; DSP optimization for embedded systems.
• Desirable: AI applied to audio with hands-on DL framework in Python; experience deploying DSP on embedded audio systems; knowledge of earphone ANC/hear-through algorithms; track record in world competitions in speech/audio processing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research of advanced speech and audio algorithms for embedded systems.
• Develop and implement algorithms for embedded platforms and perform objective/subjective evaluations.
• Collaborate on acoustic tests, data acquisition, and testing equipment; optimize DSP code for real-time performance.

Skills

Speech processing

Audio signal processing

DSP optimization

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python scripting

Matlab

Signal processing theory

Education

PhD in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / related field

Tools

DSP optimization

Matlab

Python

Job description

On behalf of Huawei, a world-renowned information and communication technology company, we are seeking passionate and talented individuals to join our team as Speech and Audio Research Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

Be independent in research of advanced speech and audio algorithms and the development or implementation of such algorithms for embedded systems.

• Experience or knowledge of acoustic tests measurements for data acquisition and be familiar with state-of-the-art testing equipment.
• Experience of conducting objective/subjective evaluation of various audio algorithms on speech enhancement, active noise control, binaural rendering.
• Extensive experience in signal processing, acoustic modelling, adaptive filtering, noise suppression, active noise cancellation, hearing through etc.
• Ability handling C, Python, and script codes for system modelling, simulation and system implementation.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a focus on audio signal processing or speech processing.
• Extensive knowledge in at least one of the areas including: signal processing applied to audio, active noise control, speech enhancement, adaptive filtering and microphone array signal processing.
• Solid mathematical background.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ and/or Matlab/Python scripting as well as DSP algorithm optimizations
• Highly Desired:
• Expertise in AI applied to audio, with hands-on experience in at least one deep learning framework in Python
• Hands on experience in DSP code optimization and deployment for embedded audio systems
• Knowledge and expertise of earphone active noise cancellation/hear through algorithm design and tuning, measurements and etc.
• Top-ranking and/or award receivers in world competition in speech/audio signal processing field.