Embedded DSP Research Engineer - Wearables & Audio

Meta; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 154,000 - 217,000; Full time

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Job summary

Meta Reality Labs Audio team seeks a Research Engineer specialized in embedded DSP to design and optimize audio processing on embedded platforms for wearables like earbuds and hearables. You will develop firmware and software, collaborating with researchers to translate experimental algorithms into robust real-time solutions.

Join a cross-functional team spanning hardware, software, ML, and UX to advance AI wearables and superhuman audio experiences in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in embedded DSP development for audio applications.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and real-time embedded programming.
• Experience with audio signal processing algorithms (e.g., filtering, noise reduction, speech enhancement).
• Familiarity with embedded hardware platforms and development tools.
• Experience solving complex technical problems in cross-functional team settings, with evidence such as shipped products or published findings.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize DSP algorithms for audio processing on embedded platforms.
• Develop firmware and software for ear buds, hearables, and hearing aid devices.
• Collaborate with research scientists to translate experimental algorithms into robust, real-time embedded solutions.
• Integrate DSP modules with hardware and software stacks for wearable audio devices.
• Conduct performance analysis, debugging, and validation of embedded audio systems.
• Support prototyping and field testing of new features and product concepts.
• Work cross-functionally with hardware, software, ML, and UX teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Document engineering processes and contribute to best practices for embedded audio development.

Skills

DSP

C/C++

Embedded systems

Real-time programming

Audio signal processing

Cross-functional collaboration

Debugging

Bluetooth audio

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field

Master's degree in EE/CS or related field

Tools

RTOS

GNU toolchain

Git

Job description

Meta Reality Labs Audio team seeks a Research Engineer specialized in embedded DSP to design and optimize audio processing on embedded platforms for wearables like earbuds and hearables. You will develop firmware and software, collaborating with researchers to translate experimental algorithms into robust real-time solutions.

Join a cross-functional team spanning hardware, software, ML, and UX to advance AI wearables and superhuman audio experiences in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.