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Hardware Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$112K - $148K/yr

Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development * Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience About the Role As a Hardware Engineer ...

This team works across hardware, firmware, machine learning, software, industrial design, and ... Successful Audio Systems Engineers at 1X combine deep technical expertise with relentless curiosity ...

Hardware Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Verify battery charging & discharging, EMI coexistence, audio, and other diverse tests. * Generate ... Maintain the Hardware Engineering Lab, keeping it organized, maintaining equipment, and ordering ...

$150 - $200/hr

As Audio AI Engineer, you own the real‑time audio pipeline on the robot, the models that turn ... You help select and qualify audio hardware (mic arrays, contact and tactile microphones, ADC ...

$95K - $129K/yr

Audio SQA Engineer (Apple/Beats) Location: Culver City/Los Angeles, CA (Onsite) Duration: 1+ year ... hardware is preferred

We are seeking a driven and innovative Hardware Engineer with a strong background in gaming ... displays, audio systems , and player interaction modules. * Experience with FPGA , PCBA design ...

Meta's Hardware Audio Team is hiring an Audio Systems Engineer to help develop, ship, and optimize high-quality audio systems and experiences for next-generation wearables at the intersection of ...

Meta's Hardware Audio Team is hiring an Audio Systems Engineer to help develop, ship, and optimize high-quality audio systems and experiences for next-generation wearables at the intersection of ...

Founding Hardware Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$145K - $192K/yr

Architect real-time data pipelines for processing and streaming high-fidelity audio and complex ... Collaborate with software and ML engineers to ensure the hardware captures exactly what the ...

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How much do audio hardware engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for audio hardware engineer in the United States is $146,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Audio Hardware Engineer vs Audio Software Engineer?

AspectAudio Hardware EngineerAudio Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related fields; sometimes certifications in hardware designBachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related; knowledge of programming languages
Work EnvironmentDesigning, testing, and developing physical audio devices in labs or manufacturing settingsDeveloping audio applications and algorithms in software development environments
Industry UsageConsumer electronics, professional audio equipment, telecommunicationsMusic software, digital audio workstations, mobile apps, embedded systems

Audio Hardware Engineers focus on designing and testing physical audio devices, while Audio Software Engineers develop software solutions for audio processing. Both roles require technical skills but differ in their focus on hardware versus software development within the audio industry.

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Infographic showing various Audio Hardware Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,230 per year, or $70.3 per hour.

Acoustic Research Engineer (Hardware Engineer II) : 65189-1

Redmond, WA • On-site

Infotech Sourcing
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

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Job description

Acoustic Research Engineer (Hardware Engineer II) : 65189-1
Location: Onsite - US - WA - Redmond and some data collections site around Redmond
Duration: 12 Months and potential for extension
Responsibilities:
  • Develop systems, user interfaces, and protocols for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing using Python, MATLAB, and MaxMSP.
  • Analyze and improve the performance of data acquisition systems for audio perception
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary researchers to integrate data acquisition algorithms into platforms.
  • Perform acoustic data collection involving complex capture systems, prototype devices, and human subjects in controlled laboratory environments.
  • Write technical reports describing research results and methodologies.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 3+ years of industry experience in audio technology development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years' experience in designing and performing audio acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings.
  • 3+ years of programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for audio applications
  • Strong understanding and experience in audio signal processing
Must-Have Skills:
1.Audio Signal Processing Expertise - Strong understanding and hands-on experience in processing and analyzing audio signals.
2.Acoustic Experimentation - Proven experience designing and conducting audio/acoustic experiments in controlled lab environments.
3.Scientific Programming - 3+ years of experience with Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for audio applications.
Nice-to-have Skills:
1.Experience with audio hardware systems
2.Acoustic concepts and acoustic measurements
3.Signal Processing and Audio hardware systems
Years of Experience:
3 - 5 years of experience and flexible
Degrees/Certifications Required:
Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 3+ years of industry experience in audio technology development, or equivalent combination of education and experience