Audio Software Engineer

Zoom; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 221,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total Direct Compensation philosophy

Job summary

Zoom is seeking an Audio Software Engineer to build and enhance our web client’s audio capabilities. You will work on DSP, noise suppression, echo cancellation, and real-time streaming to deliver high-fidelity audio across browsers and devices.

You’ll collaborate with frontend and backend teams in a hybrid work environment, leveraging Web Audio API, WebRTC, and WebAssembly to optimize performance and user experience. A BS in CS/Engineering and 4+ years in related roles are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, DSP, or related field or foreign equivalent.
• 4 years of experience in audio software engineering or related occupation.
• 4 years with web technologies (JavaScript, Web Audio API).
• 4 years with C++ (WebAssembly) and DSP techniques.
• 4 years in real-time audio processing and streaming protocols.
• 4 years in cross-browser development and debugging.
• 4 years with WebRTC and real-time communications.
• 4 years with React or Angular frontend frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain audio processing and streaming features for the web client.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate audio functionalities.
• Optimize audio performance for low latency and high fidelity across browsers and devices.
• Implement audio effects, noise suppression, and echo cancellation.
• Stay updated with web audio tech and standards; improve audio capabilities.
• Debug and resolve audio issues; write clean, documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Audio applications

Web technologies

C++ (WebAssembly)

Audio signal processing

Real-time audio

Cross-browser debugging

WebRTC

React/Angular

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Web Audio API

WebRTC

Job description

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

What you can expect

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Audio Software Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and enhancing our web client’s audio capabilities, ensuring high-quality audio performance across various platforms and devices. This position requires a strong understanding of audio signal processing, web technologies, and user experience design to create immersive and seamless audio experiences for our users.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain audio processing and streaming features for the web client.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate audio functionalities with other web services and features.
• Optimize audio performance for low latency, high fidelity, and efficiency across different browsers and devices.
• Implement audio effects, noise suppression, echo cancellation, and other DSP (Digital Signal Processing) techniques.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging web audio technologies and standards to continuously improve our audio capabilities.
• Debug and resolve audio-related issues reported by users or identified through testing.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in accordance with industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and mentor junior engineers.

What we’re looking for

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Digital Signal Processing, Software Engineering, a related field, or a foreign equivalent. Must have 4 years of experience in job offered or related occupation. Must have 4 years of experience in the following:

• 4 years of experience with Software engineering with a focus on audio applications, preferably in a web environment;
• 4 years of experience with web technologies (JavaScript, Web Audio API);
• 4 years of experience with C++ (Web Assembly);
• 4 years of experience with Audio signal processing, codecs, and audio formats;
• 4 years of experience with Real‑time audio processing and streaming protocols;
• 4 years of experience with Cross-browser development and debugging;
• 4 years of experience with WebRTC and developing real-time communication applications; and
• 4 years of experience with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Telecommuting work arrangement permitted: position may work in various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Position does not require domestic or international travel.

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Salary Range or On Target Earnings

Minimum:

$221,374.00

Maximum:

$255,400.00

In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations.

Ways of Working

Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits

As part of our award‑winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways.

About Us

Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars. We’re problem‑solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth‑focused environment.

Our Commitment

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form (https://form.asana.com/?k=OIuqpO5Tv9XQTWp1bNYd8w&d=1127274756253361) and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non‑accommodation-related requests, such as application follow‑ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.

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We believe that the unique contributions of all Zoomies is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. Zoom is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines