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Overview
SUMMER 2027
Shure offers a challenging, fun, and rewarding summer internship program. The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students. We offer internships with a variety of work arrangements from onsite interns to fully remote in US. Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses. Applications will be collected, reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted in late fall/early winter.
The Intern, Signal Processing will assist with the development and optimization of traditional and machine learning signal processing algorithms. The intern will work closely with their mentor and teammates on projects that typically focus on advanced development projects in support of future DSP based audio features and processing for conferencing products like the MXA line.
This internship will be Hybrid, based in Niles, IL.
Responsibilities

• Deliver digital signal processing and Machine Learning features into a variety of intelligent products to provide best-in-class audio experience to end user

• Optimize existing C/C++ code for different CPU architecture, such as Cuda, ARM Neon SIMD, TI C7x DSP and more to meet product constraints (MIPS, memory) and requirements (latency, fidelity)

• Port entire audio flow projects from embedded application to offline simulations

• Explore audio encoding and inter-device network communication schemes

• Participate in foundational coding framework development

• Work with technical mentor to estimate, organize, and plan work tasks

• Present personal contributions to product stakeholders and executive management

Qualifications

• Completed at least three years of coursework in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, data science, AI/ML or audio related major with an emphasis in Digital Signal Processing

• Experience with Matlab or Python required

• Experience with C, C++ or Assembly language programming

• Experience with hardware acceleration specific instruction sets; Any of Cuda, C7x, NEON SIMD

• Experience designing any audio signal processing software or hardware (including machine learned algorithms), preferably embedded implementations but also scripting languages such as Matlab or Python

• Experience with software development tools such Integrated Development Environments, compilers/linkers, and debugging tools (emulator, profiler, etc.)

Experience with any of the following considered a plus:

• Graduate students, or undergraduates with at least one year of DSP coursework

• Understanding of embedded platform development

• Project work with AI/ML algorithms

• Psychoacoustics

• A/V conferencing products and features

• Algorithm research via survey of technical literature

• Microphone arrays

• HRTF's and other binaural audio recording, rendering concepts

• 3-D Audio, Immersive Audio, Augmented Reality

• Test and measurement equipment including audio analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
WHO WE ARE
Shure's mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide - and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn't stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.
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THE MIX MATTERS
Don't check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you're excited about this role, believe you've got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Modeled by extensive market analysis and economic best practices, Shure offers competitive intern compensation that is reviewed and adjusted annually by our Total Rewards Team to attract, hire, and retain the industry's top intern talent. Each internship has an hourly rate which varies from $23-$43 per hour based on job function (Engineering, IT, Business, etc) and year completed in school (Junior, Masters 2nd year, PHD, etc).
WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits
At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our associates. Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives. To learn more, check out our Intern Benefits At A Glance
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