Audio Applications Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Audio Applications Engineer (Automotive): Providing direct engineering support and optimizing cutting-edge automotive audio amplifier products with an accent on PCB design review, circuit analysis, and customer integration. Focus on debugging complex system-level issues, leading development board design, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for new product definition.

Location: Hybrid in Austin, Texas. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

Company

hirify.global is a leading semiconductor company renowned for its mixed-signal processing solutions and innovative products for top consumer brands.

What you will do

• Provide direct engineering support to customers for the successful integration and optimization of advanced audio amplifier solutions.
• Support the design and review of customer's PCB schematics and layouts.
• Conduct customer-application focused circuit analysis and data collection.
• Travel to customer sites to support design-in and debug activities.
• Lead the design of customer development boards for new audio products.
• Develop product collateral such as application notes, reference designs, and demos.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (IC Design, Systems, Validation, Test, Software) during product development.
• Support Marketing and Sales teams during product promotions and conferences, and collaborate on the definition of new products and features.
• Lead technical trainings for customer and field teams.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of Applications or Systems Engineering experience supporting audio products.
• Experience with audio amplifiers and power electronics.
• Proven experience debugging customer system-level issues.
• Strong hands-on experience analyzing and evaluating audio products with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, Audio Precision analyzers, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with PCB schematic and layout design, including component selection.
• Demonstrated aptitude in understanding of various industry interface standards such as I2C, SPI, I2S or high speed control/data bus.
• Familiarity with scripting/programming language such as Python or similar.
• Strong ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing, along with effective interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with automotive standards (e.g., AEC-Q100, ISO 11452, ISO 26262, ISO 7637, ISO 16750).
• Extensive experience debugging hardware and software issues.
• Proficient in writing MATLAB and Python scripts.
• Understanding of audio signal processing algorithms and techniques.
• Experience with audio analysis software, MATLAB, and/or Excel mathematical analysis.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Passion for Audio technology.
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of a company that values innovation, execution, and teamwork.
• Join a world-class group of engineers driving innovation in next-generation audio amplifier solutions for automotive applications.
• Work in an award-winning culture built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness.
• Benefit from meaningful community engagement and enjoyable employee experiences.
• Contribute to an exceptional place to grow your career.
• Autonomously handle and prioritize tasks with a strong sense of ownership and high sense of urgency.