Amazon is hiring: Audio HW Systems Engineer, Audio Technology in Seattle

As a Audio HW Systems Engineer, you will lead audio hardware design for new product initiatives from concept through launch and drive audio technology initiatives. Working as part of a cross-functional hardware design team, you will deliver complete audio solutions, including feature scoping, writing specifications, in-depth design of loudspeaker and microphone systems, factory build support, test and validation, and final playback tuning. You will champion audio performance in our products and be recognized as a technical leader across all levels of Amazon management.
Key Job Responsibilities

Define audio performance targets with product management and design subsystems to meet them for both playback and microphone systems
Simulate, prototype, and demonstrate audio product concepts
Lead audio hardware representation on cross-functional product teams
Serve as a technical representative for audio in leadership reviews and demos
Support factory builds, including test and failure analysis
Own audio hardware test and validation and drive debugging of issues
Tune playback systems to deliver exceptional audio experiences that delight customers
Innovate and integrate new audio technologies
Develop design processes to drive continuous improvement in the audio hardware team
Advance simulation and measurement methodologies
About the Team

As a Audio HW Systems Engineer, you will report to the Audio Hardware team and work as a member of cross-functional product teams. The Audio Hardware team brings together diverse expertise, including project leads and specialists in mechanical engineering, tuning, electrical engineering, and transducer design. This team is part of the broader Audio Technology organization, which encompasses algorithms, software, DSP, research and applied science, and QA. Together, we are responsible for delivering world-class audio experiences in Amazon’s consumer products, from Echo devices to other innovative hardware. Our team values technical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and a relentless focus on customer delight through superior audio quality.
Basic Qualifications

BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
Experience with prototyping and implementation
Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
3+ years of experience in audio product development
Experience with acoustic system design including loudspeakers and microphones
Experience with acoustic measurement and characterization tools (e.g., Klippel, SoundCheck, Audio Precision)
Experience supporting factory builds and production testing
Experience with audio signal processing and playback tuning
Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing consumer audio devices
Knowledge of DFx principles (design for cost, test, manufacturing, reliability)
Experience with simulation tools such as COMSOL, MATLAB, or equivalent for acoustic modeling
Experience with mechanical integration including preventing rub and buzz and designing microphone seals
Knowledge of audio electronics and transducer design
Experience with system integration across multiple disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Power, Thermal, RF)
Experience with subjective audio quality evaluation
Experience driving technology initiatives or NTIs (New Technology Initiatives)
Knowledge of hardware design for acoustic echo cancellation
Depth in a sub-field of audio (i.e. transducer design, acoustics, signal processing, playback tuning)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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