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# Software Engineer, Audio Applied Scientist

- **Company:** The Meta Game, Inc.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $154,003.0 - $217,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Audio Signal Processing, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Noise Reduction, Software Design Documents, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bb26e9442bb3707b

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
 * Solid understanding in fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Machine Learning (ML)
 * 5+ years of software development experience in audio, signal processing, or related technical domains
 * 3+ years relevant audio software engineering experience including DSP/ML audio algorithm development in industry settings
 * Demonstrated communication skills and experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutions and supporting cross functional teams
 * Experience with C or C++ and with scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python or similar
 * Experience in any of the following areas: Small footprint ML, Differential DSP, Echo/Noise reduction, Spatial Processing, Hearing Aids
 * Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment, * Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
 * Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
 * MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
 * Proven track record of innovation as demonstrated by products shipped, publications and/or patents
 * Expertise in audio signal processing both classical and machine learning techniques
 * Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
 * Experience developing GenAI systems
 * Experience communicating technical concepts to peers, partners, and non-technical stakeholders through written and verbal channels (e.g., design docs, presentations, cross-functional reviews)

## Description

* Research, design, and develop advanced signal processing algorithms with application to speech and audio
 * Define and build new algorithms and add enhancements to existing algorithms to support human listening, machine listening, and other new experiences for communications
 * Build specialized Machine Learning (ML) for resource constrained platforms (e.g., mobile/wearables). Explore new paradigms in AI and Machine Learning
 * Hands-on implementation and optimization of algorithms for classical DSP and ML inference engines
 * Contribute to roadmap planning for the next generation of platforms
 * Collaborate with other researchers/scientists, engineers, cross-functional partners from multiple disciplines