Senior Audio Electrical Engineer – DSP & IC Design

Sigma Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Life insurance

FSA

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sigma Connectivity, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Audio Electrical Engineer to drive end-to-end audio system design for consumer products. You will architect, test, and optimize circuits, DSPs, codecs, and power delivery across cross-functional teams, delivering proof-of-concept demos and production-ready designs.

The role emphasizes data-driven audio evaluation, collaboration, and clear communication while advancing innovative audio technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in EE, Physics, Acoustics, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience focused on audio system design, influencing cross-functional teams and leadership for the improvement of audio
• Proficient in designing and debugging Analog and Digital circuits
• Product development utilizing: SPICE simulation (filter design, frequency analysis, transient analysis), Audio Precision, OrCAD or Cadence (or similar schematic capture and PCB layout tool)
• Experience with PCBA and product-level failure modes (production and field)

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and debug all circuits for the audio chain (including codecs, embedded DSPs, headphone amps, speaker amps, and microphones)
• Define and develop new audio technologies in audio ICs.
• Primary cross-functional interface with PD/PM/ID/EE/MTE/SWE/etc.
• Define electrical performance targets using literature- and data-driven design goals.
• Holistic audio system design, definition, and ownership (i.e., render/capture/amplifier/power delivery/audio chain).
• Collaboration with internal/external specialized teams.
• Develop POC demos to demonstrate performance and gain cross-functional and leadership buy-in.
• Product factory test design and specification.

Skills

Audio system design

Analog & digital circuits

SPICE simulation

OrCAD/Cadence

Bluetooth audio design

Transducer design

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Data-driven design

PCB layout

Education

BS in EE/Physics/Acoustics

MS or PhD in EE/Physics

Tools

Audio Precision

OrCAD/Cadence

SPICE

Job description

Sigma Connectivity, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Audio Electrical Engineer to drive end-to-end audio system design for consumer products. You will architect, test, and optimize circuits, DSPs, codecs, and power delivery across cross-functional teams, delivering proof-of-concept demos and production-ready designs.

The role emphasizes data-driven audio evaluation, collaboration, and clear communication while advancing innovative audio technologies in a fast-paced environment.