Audio Systems Engineer, Robot Head

Audio Systems Engineer, Robot Head
San Carlos (on-site)

About 1X
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

The Role
As an Audio Systems Engineer, you will own the full audio hardware and firmware pipeline. You will be responsible for hands-on design, prototyping, and system integration while working closely with software, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and industrial design teams. You’ll design and optimize microphone and speaker systems to ensure clear, reliable audio performance in diverse real-world conditions. Working closely with software teams, you will integrate Direction of Arrival (DOA), Voice Activity Detection (VAD), noise suppression, signal processing, and ML-based audio features. Your contributions will be essential to enabling seamless human-robot interaction.

You Will

Design and tune microphone and speaker systems for optimal performance in noisy and dynamic environments

Build and test audio hardware using oscilloscopes, anechoic chambers, and audio analysis tools

Collaborate with software teams on real-time streaming, signal processing, noise reduction, and ML-powered audio features

Conduct field tests, gather performance data, and iterate based on findings

Own the full audio hardware and firmware pipeline from initial concept through production deployment

Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure system-level integration and functionality

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline

Extensive experience designing audio hardware systems, including microphones and speakers

Strong hands‑on skills with audio hardware testing and measurement tools

Proficiency with real‑time audio streaming, signal processing, and noise reduction techniques

Ability to analyze field test data and iterate on system performance

Strong collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams including software and mechanical engineering

Rigorous attention to detail and a commitment to audio quality

Able to work full‑time on‑site

Preferred & Nice‑to‑Have

Experience with embedded systems and firmware fundamentals

Experience applying machine learning techniques to audio processing

Consumer electronics experience

Factory testing experience

Benefits & Compensation

Salary Range: $137,861 – $240,000 + Equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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