DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a passionate, talented and inventive DSP Firmware engineer to join our team. In this role, you will:
· Design and implement state of the art embedded Audio DSP algorithms and firmware in resource constrained environment.
· Be the single threaded owner of Audio DSP deliveries across Lab126.
· Engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative consumer products
· Work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team, and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and test
· Be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment
– Work in an Agile environment to deliver high quality software
– Be a part of the team that delivers best in class audio on some of the most coveted electronics in the industry

Key job responsibilities
Audio DSP Engineer (DSPE) L6 is responsible for designing experiments to test and prove solutions, solving complex problems with optimal implementation of the audio algorithm in real-time on target platforms (DSP and/or ARM), leading and executing projects, with specific focus in audio processing, developing a deep understanding of each problem, and creating value and impacting the direction of the team and other close teams and products. The person should be an expert in C and C++ software development with particular focus on low-level DSP machine language instructions and embedded firmware while having a deep understanding of signal processing for audio, speech, and acoustics, to accomplish this.

About the team
The team is made up of DSP FW and Algorithm engineers working across a plethora of projects. The team is the Single Threaded Owner (STO) of all Audio DSP images produced within LAb126. We work on a variety of DSPs and HW platforms implementing designs in both C/C++, assembly language, and MATLAB. Machine learning and low-power optimizations are the norm for the team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– 8+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
– 10+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
– 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
– Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
– Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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