Summary: The Wearables Audio Technology Team (WATT) is looking for an experienced Audio Architect to drive audio development for the next generation of Meta devices. The Audio Architect will lead through domain experts, influencing within WATT and cross-functionally to ensure the products’ audio performance is greater than the sum of its subsystems without direct ownership of any subsystem. We are looking for a meaningful depth in all aspects of audio system development for consumer electronics; from early proof-of-concept technologies, feature trade-offs at device level, product development and testing challenges, through to production readiness. Our work demands a data-driven development process, combining objective measurements with perceptual audio evaluation to guide trade-offs with a focus on customer experience. The Audio Architect will communicate effectively at all levels, both representing and challenging WATT and cross-functional teams while relating customer experience with quantitative and qualitative data, taking a hard stance on audio experience and build quality for Meta products. The Audio Architect will drive better engineering, engaging domain expertise at appropriate times, optimizing the audio teams’ meeting load.Required Skills: Audio Architect Responsibilities:
First stop for audio HW alignment and decisions, including relevant audio partners as required
Drive audio needs across all levels, connecting WATT and cross-functional partners
Own product level trade off decisions in collaboration with system/audio PM
Assist development team with audio system context and technical challenges
Balance diving into details with engaging domain expertise
Own acoustic & audio system level hardware decision-making process during development
Alignment and balance of capture, render, and thermal requirements with existing and SOTA audio algorithms.
Ensure seamless co-development of audio sub-systems
Collaborate closely with NTI, pulling technology advances to specific product intercept
Ensure all audio HW targets are relevant, developed, consolidated, and validated
Understand and communicate cost / risk / quality vs. customer benefit of device KPIs
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Acoustics, Physics, EE, ME, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience focused around system design, influencing cross-functional teams and leadership for the improvement of the system
Proven track record of partnering effectively to guide complex engineering challenges
Proven track record of taking projects from concept to production in a lead / architect role
Experience in transducer design (speakers, microphone, MEM's, etc) and acoustic test development (lab, factory)
Experience with microphone array development, trade-offs between HW performance and algorithm performance
Demonstrated experience driving project decision making, influencing behaviors of project teams, and resolve conflicts
Proven understanding of audio architecture, design, optimization, testing, FACA
Knowledge of acoustic system development, utilizing tools such as: - Acoustic Simulation LEM/BEM/FEM (acoustic, magnetic, multiphysics) - MATLAB (design, testing, algorithm prototyping, etc) - Max MSP (algorithm and audio chain prototyping, demo's) - 3D modeling (Nx, SolidWorks, etc)
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of experience focused around audio system design in consumer electronics
5+ years demonstrated experience in a lead / architect capacity, with high quality examples of existing products
Master’s or PhD in Acoustics or Physics
Experience with algorithm and audio chain prototyping
Previous experience with people management, but a desire to be/return to highly technical contributions
Public Compensation: $error/year to $error/year + bonus + equity + benefits We apologize for the inconvenience, please be patient as we work to correct the issue.Industry: InternetEqual Opportunity: Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.