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This individual will help set the technical direction and drive the successful delivery of audio processing solutions that meet product requirements, customer expectations, and industry standards, while mentoring other engineers and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. This cross-functional role involves collaboration with software, applied research science, data, and test engineers, as well as partnering with various functional teams across the company to integrate and maintain cutting-edge technologies in Shure’s products.\nIf you're passionate about turning complex challenges into a high-quality audio experience, you'll thrive here.\nThis position will be hybrid based out of our Niles, IL HQ!\nResponsibilities\nLead:\nLead the architecture, design, development, optimization, and validation of real-time DSP and machine learning solutions for microphone array products.\nLead project planning activities, including defining scope, estimating effort, identifying resource needs, and driving execution to meet key project milestones.\nLead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of complex product issues related to DSP, audio performance, embedded implementation, or system integration.\nMentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and maintaining a culture of knowledge sharing and innovation, including delivering constructive feedback through design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.\nExcellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment, providing technical leadership and guidance to other team members.\nCollaborate:\nWork as part of a cross-functional team including embedded software, hardware, acoustics, systems, test, product management, and user experience teams to ensure the successful deployment of audio signal processing solutions.\nImplement prototypes and solutions:\nUtilize advanced DSP approaches and leverage ML/AI approaches to address challenges such as processing real-time, low latency data pipelines and right-sizing solutions\nImplement and integrate solutions into complex signal processing chains\nIdentify Signal Processing Requirements:\nCollaborate with colleagues, other engineers, and product managers to identify and document performance metrics and architectural options\nTranslate product requirements, customer needs, and system constraints into robust designs and implementation strategies.\nEvaluate:\nMeasure outcomes of DSP and ML/AI integration into the product design against identified metrics and fine-tune to optimize outcomes. Conduct subjective listening tests to balance results with objective results.\nConduct thorough testing and validation of signal processing algorithms and systems, ensuring performance and functionality under various conditions.\nCommunicate:\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nAdapts message to intended audience\nIdeate and invent:\nBrainstorm with colleagues, stakeholders, and other engineers to identify valuable use cases for Shure customers empowered by DSP and AI/ML, and combinations thereof. Optimize and platform solutions.\nContribute to intellectual property, participate in brainstorming, and encourage innovation in the group\nFollow Engineering Practices:\nAdopt and promote mature software engineering practices (e.g. code repositories, shared deployment frameworks, experiment tracking).\nCreate and maintain high-quality technical documentation covering system and algorithm design, implementation, and testing.\nStay Current in the Field:\nTrack and employ advancements in DSP, audio processing, embedded systems, and machine learning, and recommend technologies that can improve current or future products.\nQualifications\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; with minimum of 8 years of professional experience.\n6 years experience with Masters’s Degree\n3 years experience with PhD\nTechnical Skills:\nExtensive knowledge and hands-on experience in advanced DSP theory, with a proven track record of designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing real-time audio signal processing algorithms.\nStrong C++ programming skills, including object-oriented design and experience writing scalable, maintainable, and well-structured code.\nExperience prototyping algorithms using tools such as Python or MATLAB.\nExperience deploying DSP algorithms on embedded platforms.\nStrong understanding of real-time embedded system constraints, including audio latency, memory usage, CPU utilization, and meeting real-time processing deadlines.\nPreferred Experience:\nProfessional experience in digital signal processing with a focus on audio/speech applications\nExperience with microphone arrays, beamforming, acoustic echo cancellation, dereverberation, noise suppression, automatic gain control, and speech enhancement.\nExperience with audio processing for conferencing applications.\nExperience developing and optimizing multi-threaded, real-time audio applications on embedded Linux (multi-core ARM), including debugging timing, synchronization, and CPU performance issues.\nExperience integrating and deploying machine learning models for real-time audio processing on embedded platforms.\nExperience with version control systems, issue tracking systems, continuous integration, and agile development practices.\nExperience with audio interfaces and frameworks (e.g., I2S, TDM, USB, Ethernet, ALSA) and network audio protocols (e.g., Dante, AES67).\nExperience in audio system validation, including use of measurement equipment, analysis tools, and both objective and subjective evaluation techniques.\nKnowledge or experience with implementation, integration, or creation of machine learning / Artificial Intelligence algorithms\nProficiency in developing low latency, embedded-friendly solutions\nExperience in Audio engineering, DAWs, recording, or other audio production. \nApplicants 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.\nWHO WE ARE\nShure’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.\nShure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.\nJoin Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.\nTHE 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 Shure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the opportunity. The base salary for this position ranges from $129,700 to $207,600. This position may also be eligible for our incentive pay program, which varies based on individual and Company performance in the year. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award-winning benefits package.\nWE GOT YOU - Our Benefits At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages to full-time and part-time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. 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