Job Opportunity as a Senior Audio Quality Engineer in the USA at Microsoft
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
SpecialityComputer and Information Sciences, Engineering
Skillsتكنولوجيا المعلومات, مهارات التواصل, مهارات العمل مع فريق
Age
- No specific age required
Years of Experience
- 3-5
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job Type
- Full time
Job FieldsEngineering and Architecture Jobs
Opportunity FieldEngineering and Architecture
Job locationUnited States
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Opportunity description
Microsoft offers a job opportunity as a Senior Audio Quality Engineer in the United States. The Applied Sciences Group (ASG) is an applied research and development group dedicated to creating the next generation of computer-to-computer interaction technologies. The group’s multidisciplinary team of scientists and developers focuses on the synergy between optics, vision, electronics, artificial intelligence, software, manufacturing technology, materials science, acoustics, and signal processing using other sensory inputs to create new human-computer interfaces. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end validation and improvement of audio quality and clarity in order to deliver essential communications features for Windows applications and devices as a Windows Audio Processing Object (APO). You will also design and execute the full validation strategy—from defining new audio metrics and lab setups to authoring automated test scenarios within the company’s continuous integration framework. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in audio signal processing and shaping the next generation of superior communications experiences for Windows users.
Duties & responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Design, maintain, and improve objective and subjective audio quality metrics (e.g., psychoacoustic and DSP-based measurements) to validate new features and user experiences.
- Develop and improve lab setups, including room configurations, test stimuli, and measurement protocols, when current industry standards are inadequate.
- Plan and execute data collection efforts to build and maintain robust datasets for machine learning training and validation.
- Conduct code reviews of changes to Voice Clarity APO (C++), identifying potential issues and recommending necessary improvements.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team of DSP engineers, machine learning researchers, and software developers to align on technical and quality goals.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in audio signal processing and machine learning-based optimization, and propose new initiatives to enhance product performance.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members, advocating for best practices in audio engineering, data analysis, and automated test transformation.
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Eligibility criteria
You must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field and at least 4 years of work experience on a diverse project (e.g., Machine Learning, Natural Language, Digital Signal Processing).
- Or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field and at least 3 years of work experience on a diverse project (e.g., Machine Learning, Natural Language, Digital Signal Processing).
- Or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field and at least 1 year of work experience on a diverse project (e.g., Machine Learning, Natural Language, Digital Signal Processing).
- Or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard audio testing systems and software (e.g., HEAD Acoustics, ACQUA, B&K) and in-depth knowledge of psychoacoustics as applied to audio, voice, or speech quality metrics.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Python for automation and data analysis, and demonstrated experience working with or reviewing system-level code (e.g., C++).
- Experience in or significantly contributing to audio enhancement solutions in a commercial environment.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements. These requirements include, but are not limited to, Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field and at least 8 years of work experience in diverse projects (e.g., Machine Learning, Natural Language, Digital Signal Processing).
- Or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field and at least 6 years of work experience in diverse projects (e.g., Machine Learning, Natural Language, Digital Signal Processing).
- Or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field and at least 1 year of work experience in diverse projects (e.g., Machine Learning, Natural Language, Digital Signal Processing).
- Or equivalent experience.
- Experience with industry standards such as 3GPP, TIA, IEEE, or certifications such as Skype/Teams.
- Proficiency in C++.
- Working knowledge of Windows audio architecture (WASAPI, APOs, device drivers) and relevant debugging tools.
- Ability to clearly communicate the work you have done, why it is important, and how it is different from other projects.
- Ability to work in uncharted territory, and have the expertise, creativity, and technical depth to identify technical gaps, capture missing information, align requirements, and choose the right direction.
Benefits:
You will receive all of the following if you are accepted for this opportunity:
- Leading healthcare.
- Various educational resources.
- Discounts on products and services.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Parental leave.
- Participation in company giving programs.
- Many opportunities to network.
- The base pay for this role across the United States is between $117,200 and $229,200 per year, but may vary by location, within the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City Metropolitan Area, the base pay range for this role in those locations is between $153,600 and $250,200 per year.
- Note: The benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your business and the country you work in.
About Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its most popular software products are the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers.
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