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Audio Hardware Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Senior Firmware Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$140K - $186K/yr

About the role We're looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer to help architect, develop, and ship nextโ€‘generation neurotech and audio hardware products. As a key member of our growing firmware team ...

AirPlay Audio Engineer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$139K - $258K/yr

Together with audio, playback, hardware WiFi engineering and more you will push boundaries of networked media distribution, developing new protocols and networking techniques, to touch the lives of ...

Lead Audio ML Engineer

San Jose, CA ยท On-site

$120K/yr

We're pairing that intelligence with next-generation hardware to create a universal interface ... About the Role We are looking for an Lead Audio ML Engineer to implement, train, and ship audio ...

Lead Audio ML Engineer

San Jose, CA ยท On-site

$120K/yr

We're pairing that intelligence with next-generation hardware to create a universal interface ... About the Role We are looking for an Lead Audio ML Engineer to implement, train, and ship audio ...

We work closely with various multi-functional teams including Industrial Design, Audio Engineering, Packaging, Safety, Hardware Engineering, EMC, Operations and Marketing. Expertly integrating ...

As a Hardware Electrical Engineer at Meta, you will design, develop, and integrate electrical ... Experience with audio technologies * Experience with circuit design in high speed circuits, Verilog ...

We are looking for a seasoned audio software engineer to drive the technical direction of spatial ... hardware I/O. Experience designing and shipping system-level APIs. BS or MS in Computer Science ...

Description As a member of the Audio HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) team, you will be on the ... You will solve complex engineering challenges, develop new features and capabilities, and maintain ...

Hardware Electrical Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site

$118K - $170K/yr

As a Hardware Electrical Engineer at Meta, you will design, develop, and integrate electrical ... audio technologies โ€ข Experience with circuit design in high speed circuits, Verilog/FPGAs ...

We are looking for a seasoned audio software engineer to drive the technical direction of spatial ... and hardware I/O.\\nExperience designing and shipping system-level APIs.\\nBS or MS in Computer ...

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Audio Hardware Engineer information

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.

What cities in California are hiring for Audio Hardware Engineer jobs?

Cities in California with the most Audio Hardware Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Audio Hardware Engineer job openings in California as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Hybrid job distribution.

Acoustic Measurement Engineer (San Francisco)

San Francisco, CA โ€ข On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Full-time

This job post hasย expired 3 days ago.ย Applications are no longer accepted.


Key responsibilities

  • Conduct frequency, distortion, impedance, and polar measurements for the product

  • Analyze and draw conclusions based on test results and measurement

  • Create, follow, and categorize testing procedures and publish a searchable database for benchmarking measurement data


Job description

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Paradigm Nat'l

Job Overview: Acoustic Measurement Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Acoustic Measurement Engineer to join our clientโ€™s cutting-edge team in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, youโ€™ll play a key part in the acoustic design and development process, contributing to various stages of product development to ensure an exceptional audio experience for users.

As part of your daily work, you will conduct frequency, distortion, impedance, and polar measurements and evaluate the results for product benchmarking. You will also measure electronics for distortion and transfer functions in this role. You will create, follow, and categorize testing procedure data and publish a searchable database for benchmarking measurement data written in Python. You will prototype and evaluate new audio technologies.

The work will be done closely with our client, their R&D organization, and their labs. Great communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines and technology areas are essential. You must also be passionate about learning new things and working in different contexts.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Conduct frequency, distortion, impedance, and polar measurements for the product
  • Analyze and draw conclusions based on test results and measurement
  • Measure electronics for distortion and characterize the acoustic and mechanical transfer
  • Create, follow, and categorize testing procedures. Create a web-based searchable database for benchmarking measurement data.
  • Track laboratory inventory to stock cables, tools, test equipment
  • Prototyping and evaluating new audio technologies
  • Validation through acoustic measurements and user studies, helping to drive product specifications to support feature implementation
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (software, hardware integration, user interaction)
QUALIFICATIONS
  • BSc degree in Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Solid understanding of the physics of audio
  • Hands-on experience with audio hardware testing +3 years of experience
  • Fluent with Audio Precision, Listen Inc Soundcheck, Klippel (KA3, SCN, and NFS), BK HATS, oscilloscope, and multimeters
  • Effective communication, documentation, and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of hearing science and psychoacoustics essential for understanding testing results
  • Experience with laser displacement meters like Keyence and Polytec; experience with a high-level programming language such as MATLAB or Python
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS, PERSONAL TRAITS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Team player
  • Proactiveness in collaborating and executing
  • Flexibility to switch technical context
  • Willingness to learn new methods/tools/processes
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
  • Technology, Information and Media and Information Services
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