Principal Audio Software Engineer (DSP)

Location: Garching, Bavaria, Germany; hybrid work with on-site attendance three days per week

Company

hirify.global develops connected audio, automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation technologies across a portfolio of established brands.

What you will do

• Design and implement audio DSP algorithms for embedded Linux, Android, and Tizen platforms.
• Architect Linux-based audio applications and evaluate state-of-the-art DSP algorithms for new technologies.
• Invent, prototype, mature, and optimize acoustic technologies for product integration and commercialization.
• Coordinate technical alignment across research, software, systems, validation, product, and business teams.
• Define testing frameworks, objective analyses, and qualification methods for audio algorithm performance.
• Prepare technical reports, white papers, patent applications, and technology-transfer materials.

Requirements

• BSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field, plus at least 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Embedded software development experience with C/C++ and real-time audio signal-processing algorithm design.
• Audio-processing experience with MATLAB and experience implementing and testing algorithms from research papers.
• Experience with agile software development and audio-processing SDKs such as JUCE or equivalent.
• Business-fluent English is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work on-site three days per week.

Nice to have

• Audio development experience with Linux, Tizen OS, or macOS.
• Publications or patent applications involving novel DSP algorithm concepts.
• Experience with acoustic system measurements, embedded prototyping, debugging, or continuous integration configuration.
• Baseline familiarity with using AI to improve efficiency, problem-solving, and quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment balancing flexibility with in-person collaboration.
• Employee discounts on hirify.global and Samsung products, including JBL, hirify.global Kardon, and AKG.
• Learning and development opportunities through hirify.global University programs.
• Inclusive environment supporting professional and personal development.
• Opportunity to work on emerging audio and connected technologies.