Audio Systems Engineer

At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.We are growing our Audio Systems Engineering team to pursue opportunities in a wide range of audio applications and deliver on an expanding product roadmap. We achieve aggressive sound quality targets through a system level approach that includes all parts of the audio chain including transducers, acoustics, electronics and intelligent signal processing software.What You’ll DoSpecify and tune audio systems to deliver best-in-class sound system quality for both music and home theater playbackEnable superior system performance through partnership with colleagues across many adjacent disciplines: (DSP, acoustics, electronics, software, industrial design and mechanical)Validate that our products deliver the target sound experienceDevelop and document tools as best practices for audio product development and validationBe a knowledge expert in relevant emerging technologies in the acoustic and audio industriesActively seek innovative ways to improve the sound experience for our customersAdvocate passionately for everything that makes our products sound better!Skills You’ll NeedResearch shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don’t have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.Basic QualificationsA BS or MS in acoustics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or an equivalent disciplineKnowledge in audio system measurement and integrationA high degree of comfort leveraging all technologies involved in the audio signal chain including loudspeakers, amplifiers, and signal processingPreferred QualificationsExcellent critical listening skillsSuccessful track record of designing high quality audio products and bringing them to marketStrong familiarity and experience with audio DSP functions such as limiters, compressors, arrays, crossovers, equalization, gain staging, and bass managementUnderstanding of psychoacoustic fundamentalsFamiliarity with music and home theater multi-channel immersive audio renderers such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:XDecisive, action-oriented team player who learns quickly, drives innovation, and takes ownership of open issuesExperience with a variety of acoustic test equipment such as Smaart, CLIO, Klippel, SoundCheck, Audio Precision, etc.Experience using simulation tools such as MATLAB, VituixCad, LEAP, COMSOL, etc. to model and predict audio system performancePersonal passion for sound quality and music; active musicians a plus!We consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may cause compensation to vary depending on your skills, experience and qualifications.  This job is also eligible for discretionary bonuses as well as an opportunity to become a Sonos shareholder because all full time employees are eligible for stock grants.  The minimum base pay may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting minimum base pay for this role is: $113,000We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including open time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits subject to eligibility requirements. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. The pay transparency policy is available here. Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.