We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audio Validation Engineering Lead to drive the testing, characterization, and validation of our next-generation wearable audio products including TWS earbuds, smartwatches, and AR glasses.
Responsibilities
Define and execute the comprehensive audio hardware validation strategy for all wearable product lines from prototype (EVT/DVT) through mass production (PVT/MP).
Mentor, grow, and lead a team of audio test and validation engineers.
Manage resource allocation, laboratory schedules, and project timelines.
Design and implement rigorous test plans and procedures for characterizing loudspeakers, microphones, and complete acoustic systems.
Ensure compliance with international audio standards (e.g., IEC 60268, EN 50332, ITU-T).
Lead audio system engineering for Google’s XR wearable portfolio, serving as systems architect for acoustics, hardware co‑design, and audio tuning across smart glasses and headsets.
Partner with physical hardware teams to evaluate and select microphones, speakers, amplifiers and optimize microphone array placement/orientation and acoustic chambers under severe spatial constraints.
Lead and guide the tuning engineering team to define KPIs and optimize playback (DEQ, MBDRC, speaker limiters) and capture (AEC, beamforming, neural wind noise reduction, VAD/AIT) signal processing blocks on resource‑constrained embedded architectures.
Take ultimate accountability for overall audio quality across all XR glasses form factors. Establish standardized quality metrics and audio tuning practices.
Own and drive the long‑term technical roadmap and strategy for XR audio systems. Decompose ambiguous, highly complex audio challenges into structured, multi‑team projects.
Evaluate, select, and manage key components and IP vendors. Drive the integration of advanced audio algorithms (e.g., Acoustic Echo Cancellation, spatial audio, noise suppression) utilizing both in‑house research and external vendor technologies.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Acoustics
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Acoustics focus)
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