Audio Research Scientist

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.The Sonos Advanced Technology group works at the intersection of audio signal processing, machine learning, acoustics, and audio perception. We research and develop technologies that enable new and unique listening experiences from Sonos products.We are looking for an Audio Research Scientist to join our audio rendering team in London / Boston and help us build the listening experiences of the future. What you’ll doSmart and advanced audio rendering will play a central role in the future of the Sonos sound experience, covering a range of research areas including spatial audio capture, room acoustic measurement and modeling, binaural rendering, and spatial hearing. As an Audio Research Scientist, you will be responsible for developing and evaluating audio signal processing algorithms and spatial audio methods. This will include identifying the emerging opportunities presented by new methods and developments in the field and taking ideas from early concepts to scalable, productisable solutions.  Skills You'll NeedBasic QualificationsAbility to formalize, analyze and solve complex problems.Demonstrable expertise and research experience in one or more of the following areas: Audio rendering: binaural, multichannel, and object based Spatial hearing (perception and evaluation)Room acoustic modeling and blind estimation of room acoustic parameters Spatial audio capture Ph.D. in audio, covering one of the above areas or a related topic.Knowledge of fundamental DSP techniques for audio (e.g. filter design, time-frequency analysis and processing).Comfortable using Python or Matlab and with version control tools.Ability to clearly communicate, present, and disseminate research findings to both specialist and general audiences. Preferred QualificationsMusical and/or critical listening background (playing, producing, engineering).Track record of published papers in relevant peer-reviewed journals or conferences (e.g. ICASSP, JASA, TASLP, EUSIPCO, WASPAA, CHI, NeurIPS, ISMIR, Interspeech, AES).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: $154,000We 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.