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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Audio Test Automation Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $150,200.0 - $283,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Advanced Linux Sound Architecture, Audio Signal Processing, Automation of Tests, VoIP, Ubuntu (Operating System), Continuous Integration, Linux, Python (Programming Language), NumPy, SciPy, Pytest, Information Technology - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7E2336B6B4704F10B300D617BAC84DB2/job/ ## About the Role Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Audio Engineering, Acoustics, or related field. * Familiarity with AVAS (UN ECE R138 / FMVSS 141) acoustic safety regulations. * Test Automation: 3+ years of professional experience building automated test frameworks in Python using pytest. * Audio Signal Processing: Strong theoretical and practical foundation in digital signal processing (DSP) using Python scientific libraries (numpy, scipy, sounddevice, PyAudio). * Audio Hardware & Instrumentation: Hands-on experience with multi-channel audio interfaces, line-output converters, microphone/speaker calibration, and gain staging. * Audio Metrics: Deep familiarity with core acoustic and audio measurements: * Frequency analysis / FFT spectral analysis * THD / THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise) * Dynamic range, SNR, and crosstalk/isolation * RMS / Loudness / Audio ducking ratios Even better, you may have... * Platform & OS: Strong experience working in Linux (Ubuntu) environments, including ALSA/PulseAudio/PipeWire audio routing and configuration. * Experience with automotive communication buses (CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet) and automotive audio buses (Analog, A2B). * Prior experience with automotive IVI systems (Android Automotive OS, QNX, or Automotive Grade Linux). * Familiarity with speech quality standards (PESQ, POLQA, 3GPP/ITU-T loudness specs). * Experience with professional audio test instruments (Audio Precision, SoundCheck/Listen Inc., or Rohde & Schwarz). ## Description We are seeking an experienced Staff Audio Test Automation Engineer to lead the automated validation of next-generation In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) audio systems. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable test suites using Python and pytest to validate multi-channel audio routing, DSP pipelines, external sound systems (AVAS), hands-free calling, and onboard amplifier performance. What you'll do... * Framework Development: Develop and scale automated test libraries in Python (pytest) running on Linux/Ubuntu to interface with multi-channel audio hardware (e.g., Behringer UMC series, AudioControl line converters, DAQs). * Audio Analysis & DSP Validation: Implement signal-processing algorithms to validate frequency response, channel separation, ducking, mixing, and dynamic gain control. Feature & Platform Testing: * Validate IVI media playback across multi-channel vehicle configurations (e.g., 3-channel, multi-speaker surround, subwoofers). * Validate Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) pitch/frequency modulation tied to vehicle telemetry. * Validate Hands-Free Profile (HFP/VoIP) voice quality, downlink/uplink routing, and acoustic behavior. * Execute platform-level amplifier and DSP stress tests, monitoring diagnostics, clipping, and fault handling. * HIL Bench Integration: Setup, calibrate, and maintain bench-level audio hardware, signal routing, gain staging, and electrical isolation. * CI/CD Integration: Integrate audio test suites into automated build and regression pipelines. ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Playing in Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100363-wearedevelopers-live-playing-in-production) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Vectorize all the things! 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