Audio System Validation Specialist (Automotive)

TL;DR

Audio System Validation Specialist (Automotive/DSP): Technical authority for system trust and audio integrity in vehicle infotainment systems with an accent on DSP behavior and system architecture. Focus on leading root-cause investigations, defining validation methodologies, and designing scalable regression protection strategies.

Location: Hybrid office environment in Novi, MI, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office

Salary: $125,250 - $183,700

Company

A global multi-disciplinary team transforming the automotive driving experience through innovative audio systems and integrated technology platforms.

What you will do

• Define and evolve System Trust validation methodologies and technical standards.
• Lead resolution of complex, cross-domain DSP and system-level integrity issues.
• Evaluate architectural decisions for potential performance and integrity risks.
• Design scalable regression protection strategies and automation frameworks.
• Mentor team members in advanced DSP validation techniques and analytical reasoning.
• Act as technical authority during critical development and pre-release validation phases.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in DSP algorithms, audio processing systems, and embedded performance constraints.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sound Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience diagnosing complex technical issues across software and system layers.
• Ability to lead others in solving complex technical problems and influence cross-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%, both domestically and internationally.
• Must be based in or able to work from Novi, MI (minimum 3 days per week in office).

Nice to have

• Experience designing large-scale automated validation frameworks.
• Background in real-time embedded or automotive systems.
• Exposure to psychoacoustic implications of system-level design decisions.
• Valid driver's license.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment for eligible positions.
• Employee discounts on hirify.global and Samsung products (JBL, hirify.global Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through hirify.global University.
• Competitive wellness benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment with the “Be Brilliant” recognition program.