About this role
Summary: Researches, prototypes, and optimizes hybrid AI and DSP audio and speech processing algorithms for real-time embedded use in assistive hearing applications.
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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica
Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible!
Based in Sophia Antipolis, France, Pulse Audition is a fresh start-up like team within EssilorLuxottica. The team consists of experts in AI, Audio Signal processing, Audiology, Hardware and Software who are working together to developp cutting-edge technologies to be integrated into smart eyewear products, to improve the social inclusion of people suffering from hearing loss.
Based in Sophia Antipolis, France, Pulse Audition is a young startup-like team within EssilorLuxottica. The team consists of experts in artificial intelligence, audio signal processing, audiology, hardware, and software who are working together to develop cutting-edge technologies to be integrated into smart eyewear products, to improve the social inclusion of people suffering from hearing loss.
Your role
We are looking for an AI&DSP Engineer who will be responsible for researching and developing AI and DSP based audio and speech processing algorithms from concept to product integration for assistive hearing applications.
Main responsibilities:
- Research, prototype, evaluate and adapt novel hybrid AI&DSP algorithms for real-time embedded audio and speech processing applications,
- Optimize and productize hybrid AI&DSP algorithms designed for embedded deployment.
- Collaborate with AI engineers and Embedded AI Engineers to deploy pre-trained models on wearable audio devices.
- Stay up to date with advancements in audio machine learning and DSP research literature.
Main requirements:
- BS, or MS. or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in audio AI research and/or DSP development.
- Strong understanding of digital signal processing theory (e.g., filtering, Fourier transforms, modulation, and noise reduction), machine learning, linear algebra and statistics.
- Background in AI research, experience with audio-related models, and experience in algorithm optimization techniques for on-device implementation
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python for algorithm development.
- Experience in designing algorithms such as speech enhancement, feedback suppression, beamforming, etc. is a strong bonus.
- Understanding of how end-to-end audio systems work including transducers, audio ICs, acoustics, embedded DSPs, etc. is a strong bonus.
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.
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