Senior Research Engineer

• As a Senior Research Engineer, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with senior engineers, lead impactful projects, and co-own core components of our acoustic engine.
• You will also have the chance to contribute to patent applications and research topics as you grow in the domain.

About HOLOPLOT

HOLOPLOT, a pioneering company in the field of spatial audio technology.

Responsibilities

• Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining beamforming and array optimization algorithms, evaluating beam optimizations, designing and implementing DSP methods, and supporting sound system design work.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to lead projects impacting products and co-own core components of the HOLOPLOT acoustic engine.
• Develop and maintain proprietary beamforming and array optimization algorithms, system design software, and DSP methods.
• Plan and run acoustic measurements to verify array modeling, support sound system design work, and improve code quality.
• Understanding of general and room acoustics

Requirements

• Degree (MSc or PhD preferred) in acoustics, audio engineering, electrical engineering, physics or a related field

Solid grounding in audio DSP

• Ability to explain technical results clearly in writing and in conversation or presentation
• Understanding of nonlinear signal-processing techniques and transducer modeling

Preferred

• Strong MATLAB skills for numerical simulation and optimization, with clean, maintainable code
• Working knowledge of array signal processing, beamforming or sound field control
• Experience with numerical optimization methods
• Wave field synthesis, Ambisonics or other spatial audio techniques
• Python, version control and automated testing
• Acoustic simulation tools (EASE, BEM/FEM, or similar)

Exposure to patent work or scientific publishing

• A professional audio or live sound background, plus strong critical listening skills
• Hands-on experience with audio measurement systems (e.g. Klippel, Audio Precision, REW)

Benefits

• Enjoy a motivating work environment, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits including a company pension scheme and professional development budget.