Audio Engineer - Conferencing Audio and Acoustics
Erfurt, DE
We are seeking an experienced Audio Engineer with a strong background in acoustics and extensive expertise in audio processing for meeting rooms and video conferencing.
In this role, you will contribute to delivering exceptional audio quality for next-generation collaboration solutions used by customers worldwide. You should be proficient in industry-standard tools and workflows and capable of applying Python, MATLAB, or similar for audio analysis, automation, and system optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct acoustic measurements and audio algorithm assessment for all-in-one video conferencing solutions.
- Collaborate with hardware team and external partners to ensure high quality audio pickup and reproduction for video conferencing products.
- Think ahead, provide ideas and do feasibility studies for next-level audio features in videoconferencing.
- Develop and maintain custom scripts or tools in Python, MATLAB or alike for signal processing, measurement automation, and data visualization.
- Stay up to date with the latest developments and research in speech processing for videoconferencing.
Your Profile
- Degree in Acoustics, Audio Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in audio engineering or acoustic consulting.
- Deep understanding of room acoustics and speech processing for microphones and loudspeakers.
- Proficiency in scripting or programming for audio applications using Python or MATLAB.
- Hands-on experience with perceptual audio assessment systems (e.g. Head Acoustics ACQUA).
Skills
- Experience with device audio / video certification for industry standard meeting room solutions (Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, ...).
- Knowledge of psychoacoustics and perceptual audio evaluation for speech processing in videoconferencing.
- Experience with AI based speech processing and audio enhancement algorithms.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across creative and technical teams.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Passion for speech processing and related sound technologies.
Our Offer
- A permanent contract with a competitive salary package.
- A challenging and impactful role in a flexible and collaborative environment.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Extensive training opportunities through Barco University.
- Work closely with teams across our global locations, fostering international collaboration.