Staff Audio Algorithm Engineer

Location: 
Remote USA. This role can be performed anywhere from the United States.

The Role

GoPro’s audio engineering team creates immersive audio experiences for our customers.  On this team, you will develop audio algorithms that capture amazing content from formula drift racers to surfing mavericks to intimate acoustic guitar performances.  You will develop algorithms to attack unique audio challenges.  You will find and create new audio technologies for GoPro devices.  You will develop the latest audio algorithms for GoPro cameras and accessories.

You will develop audio algorithms as you: define requirements, prototype concepts, determine feasibility and integration requirements, deploy and tune audio algorithms, capture various use cases in the field, and incorporate listening feedback.

You will coordinate with internal teams (product management, engineering, operations, program management) and external partners (suppliers and contract manufacturers) to ensure audio algorithms are deployed and awesome! 

You will grow in experience and responsibility.

What You Will Do

• Develop and verify audio algorithms for GoPro cameras and accessories.
• Discover, define, develop, and deploy audio algorithms into GoPro devices.
• Enjoy a wide variety of work activities. Develop audio algorithms in the morning. Work with vendors to evaluate proposed algorithms in the afternoon.
  
  

Skills We’re Excited About

• BS, MS or Ph.D in an engineering discipline, preferably related to digital signal processing
• 8+ years of related experience
• 5+ years of experience developing audio algorithms for portable consumer electronics, including some of the following activities:
  • Prototyping and deploying new audio algorithms in Audio Weaver, Matlab, C++, Python and Tensor Flow
  • Developing tuning methodologies
  • Evaluating trade offs, compensating for HW constraints
  • Optimizing algorithms for CPU usage
  • Developing metrics to measure algorithm success
  • Developing test methods to evaluate new technologies
  • Developing tools for evaluating audio performance
  • Recording audio in the outdoors
• Ability to work well with other humans
  
  

Bonus Points For

• Knowing mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing processes
• Knowing Wireless and USB audio protocols
• Knowing machine learning based processing

Why Work With Us?

Create your own destiny. GoPro enables you and trusts you to get your own job done, because we believe that autonomy in role brings out the best in our employees.

Live your best life. We’ve adopted remote and flexible work arrangements to support work at GoPro alongside our commitment to supporting employee wellbeing, belonging and connection with one another.

Work with leading edge technologies. We encourage employees to cultivate and use the latest and greatest technology, to provide the best solutions to serve our customers. We celebrate creative solutions that bring innovation to GoPro technology.

GoPro Highlights

• Get your very own GoPro camera + gear
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – premiums are 100% paid for employees, 80% paid for dependents
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous time off policy
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for new parents
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) options
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• LiveHealthy monthly wellness reimbursement
• Innovative remote-friendly wellness classes and events
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional + personal development opportunities, i.e. LinkedIn Learning, technology trainings, certifications, Peer-to-Peer learning, conferences and more
• Opportunities to get involved in the causes that you care about (annual camera donation + volunteer events)
  
  

We strive for the day that no group can be described as underrepresented at GoPro – whether as part of our brand or in our workforce. We are committed to providing a more inclusive, representative, equal, just, and happy world. GoPro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The pay range for this role is between $141,525 - $193,200. Actual pay within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including your residence location and prior work experience. Equity, benefits, and a discretionary bonus may be additional forms of compensation for this role and are not included in the provided pay range.

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