Tesla · 21 hours ago
Audio DSP Algorithms Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$128K/yr - $282K/yr
5+ years expTesla is seeking a senior and influential Audio DSP Algorithms Engineer to help shape the future of our vehicle and robotics audio experience. In this role, you will design and implement core audio algorithms, contribute to the architecture of the audio processing pipeline, and mentor fellow engineers to foster a culture of innovation.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Play a key role in designing and developing cutting-edge audio signal processing for next-generation Tesla vehicles and robots, including playback rendering and mic capture processing for human and machine listening
Contribute to the architecture of the end-to-end audio processing pipeline, collaborating with the team to define algorithm blocks and their integration
Help shape the technical roadmap for audio algorithms by partnering with team members and cross-functional stakeholders
Mentor and guide fellow engineers, fostering a shared culture of technical excellence and innovation
Act as a subject matter expert on audio algorithms with signal processing and/or machine learning, providing technical guidance and influencing decisions across hardware, software, and acoustics teams
Take ownership of key algorithm components through their entire lifecycle, from prototyping in MATLAB/Python to optimized C/C++ implementation and validation
Promote and contribute to best practices for algorithm development, tuning, and validation to ensure world-class audio quality
Practical and theoretical knowledge of machine learning architecture design, data analysis, and training/evaluation methodologies
Lead investigations into complex performance issues, working collaboratively to find solutions across the entire tech stack
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ programming, board bring-up, profiling, optimization, simulation, and various levels of testing (SW only, HW/SW integration, etc.)
5+ years of expert-level proficiency in MATLAB or Python for algorithm development, simulation, and data analysis
5+ years of experience in machine learning for audio applications in production
Strong mathematical skills, including advanced linear algebra, calculus, and optimization
A collaborative mindset with demonstrated experience designing and implementing one or more of the following on embedded platforms: beamforming – MVDR, GSC, multichannel Wiener filter – multichannel blind source separation, acoustic echo cancellation, noise suppression, Kalman filter, adaptive filters
Strong problem-solving skills, with a desire to innovate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and proven track record of contributing to and leading complex technical projects
Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts and work effectively with cross-functional team members to reach fact-based decisions
Deep signal processing intuition regarding time/frequency duality, discrete-time signal processing, and implementation on fixed/floating-point architectures
Solid acoustics intuition, understanding audio quality & evaluation, including objective and subjective methods
Preferred
Experience with the following is a plus: signal detection and estimation, spatial audio, crosstalk cancellation, wind noise suppression, blind dereverberation, direction of arrival estimation, acoustic event detection, keyword spotting, Pytorch or Tensorflow, machine learning for embedded systems, full development cycle from model design to deployment
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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