Jr. Embedded Systems Design Engineer

Owl Labs is seeking a highly motivated Embedded Systems Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing advanced audio, video, and wireless systems for our cutting‑edge communications and conferencing products.

This is an in‑person role based out of our Somerville office.

• Design and implement state‑of‑the‑art hardware for teleconferencing applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate embedded solutions into our product ecosystem based on both Android and Embedded Linux SoCs.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex hardware‑related issues in existing products.
• Define, optimize, and test RF system designs for BLE and WiFi.
• Define, optimize, and test communication system designs for HDMI, DP, USB, and Ethernet.
• Conduct research on emerging audio and video technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve product performance.
• Develop and optimize microphones and speaker assemblies that integrate into our product portfolio.
• Characterize and tune speaker and microphone elements using various DSP systems (Smart Amp, SoC, etc.).

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Acoustics, Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 2+ years of experience in audio hardware and audio signal processing, preferably in the conferencing, communications, and/or professional audio industry.
• Experience with microphone and speaker transducers, particularly those applicable to voice and audio.
• Experience with RF components and test standards.
• Experience in embedded system design.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++ programming and optimization for embedded systems.
• Experience with audio coding standards and wireless audio technologies.

• Experience with real‑time audio processing and low‑latency systems.
• Familiarity with audio codecs, internet audio protocols, and relevant industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex mathematical concepts into efficient, production‑ready hardware.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Passion for creating high‑quality, innovative audio and video solutions.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing technology landscapes.
• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience with audio testing and measurement tools is a bonus.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous parental leave.
• Work‑from‑home stipend.
• Commuter benefit.
• Flexible work.
• Paid holidays.

Salary Range: $100,000—$120,000 USD

Owl Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to our values of embracing inclusivity and creating a culture where everyone feels respected and connected, no matter the location of their work environment. We invite applications from people of all walks of life and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.