Senior Electronics Engineer

What You Will Do

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of mixed-signal electronic systems, from concept and architecture through validation and production
• Drive system-level decisions by balancing electrical, mechanical, acoustical, performance, cost, and manufacturability trade-offs
• Architect and develop embedded platforms using MCUs and SoCs in highly integrated consumer audio products
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, acoustic, firmware, DSP, and manufacturing teams to deliver cohesive system designs
• Lead hardware, firmware, and software integration efforts to ensure robust system behavior and performance
• Debug and resolve complex hardware and system-level issues through detailed root-cause analysis
• Develop and execute system-level validation and test plans to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements
• Optimize designs across modern audio and connectivity interfaces including HDMI (ARC/eARC), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB Audio, TOSlink, and related technologies
• Conduct prototype evaluation and refinement to achieve best-in-class audio performance
• Create and maintain technical documentation including schematics, specifications, test reports, and design guidelines
• Partner with global engineering teams and suppliers to support efficient product development and successful product launches
• Contribute to technical standards, engineering best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects
• Introduce and evaluate new technologies, tools, and design methodologies to improve product performance and development efficiency

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Audio Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 10+ years of experience developing and shipping consumer electronic products
• Deep expertise in mixed-signal circuit design, embedded systems, and audio electronics
• Strong understanding of analog and digital audio signal chains, system-level audio design, and acoustic performance considerations
• Experience designing audio products such as active/passive speakers, powered subwoofers, Bluetooth speakers, amplifiers, or AV receivers
• Strong knowledge of various classes of power amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, microphones, Bluetooth audio modules, USB Audio, and related audio technologies
• Experience designing power supply circuits for portable and high-power audio devices
• Proficiency with ECAD design tools such as Cadence, Altium Designer, or Mentor Graphics
• Experience with circuit simulation and analysis tools including LTSpice and PSpice
• Hands-on experience performing audio measurements and validation using Audio Precision analyzers, including THD+N, frequency response, SNR, distortion, and phase measurements
• Experience developing test methodologies or specialized hardware for audio system validation is a plus
• Proven ability to independently own designs from concept through production release
• Comfortable making high-impact technical decisions in fast-moving or ambiguous environments
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with an interest in mentoring and contributing to broader technical leadership over time

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel 20% domestically and internationally.
• Be open to working in the Shenzhen Office.
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

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