We are looking for a highly skilled Audio Hardware Engineer to join our team and design and develop advanced audio systems for our next-generation products. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing high-performance audio hardware subsystemsfrom microphones and speakers to amplifiers and audio codecs.Key Responsibilities :- Design, prototype, and validate analog and digital audio circuits, including microphone arrays, speaker drivers, amplifiers, and codecs.- Schematic design, PCB layout reviews, and bring-up of audio hardware.- Conduct in-depth analysis and optimization of audio quality, including signal integrity, noise reduction, echo cancellation, and distortion control.- Evaluate and select audio components (MEMS mics, DACs/ADCs, amps, etc.) based on performance, cost, and power consumption.- Own the hardware validation and test plan for audio systems using test equipment such as Audio Precision, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.- Work closely with manufacturing partners to resolve issues related to audio hardware during prototyping and mass production.Required Qualifications :- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.- 5+ years of hands-on experience in audio hardware design and development.- Proven experience with audio signal path design, including both analog and digital domains.- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence).- Experience with electroacoustic testing, tuning, and validation.- Strong understanding of audio performance metrics (THD+N, SNR, latency, etc.).- Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and low-noise analog design.- Experience working on consumer electronics, wearables, or AR/VR products is a strong plus.Nice to Have :- Experience with beamforming, active noise cancellation (ANC), or echo cancellation (AEC).- Understanding of Bluetooth audio (A2DP, BLE Audio) and relevant audio transmission standards.- Familiarity with voice assistants and wake-word detection architectures.- Experience collaborating with DSP and algorithm teams.