Senior Audio Quality Engineer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field AND 4+ years varied project (e.g., machine learning, natural language, DSP) work experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field AND 3+ years varied project (e.g., machine learning, natural language, DSP) work experience
  • OR Doctorate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field AND 1+ year(s) varied project (e.g., machine learning, natural language, digital signal processing [DSP]) work experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard audio test systems and software (e.g., HEAD Acoustics, ACQUA, B&K) and deep knowledge of psychoacoustics as applied to audio, voice, or speech quality metrics.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Python for automation and data analysis, and demonstrated experience working with or reviewing systems-level code (e.g., C++).
• Experience shipping or significantly contributing to audio enhancement solutions in a commercial setting.

Other Requirements

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements that are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field AND 8+ years varied project (e.g., machine learning, natural language, DSP) work experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field AND 6+ years varied project (e.g., machine learning, natural language, DSP) work experience
  • OR Doctorate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field AND 1+ year(s) varied project (e.g., machine learning, natural language, digital signal processing [DSP]) work experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience with industry standards such as 3GPP, TIA, IEEE, or certifications like Skype/Teams.
• Proficiency with C++.
• Hands-on experience designing large-scale data pipelines or curating audio training datasets.
• Working knowledge of Windows audio architecture (WASAPI, APOs, device drivers) and related debugging tools.
• A strong drive to experiment, prototype and improve.
• The ability to clearly communicate what work you have done, why it was important, and how it was different from other projects.
• Ability to work in ambiguous uncharted areas and having the experience, creativity and technical depth to identify technical gaps, acquire missing information, align requirements and pick the right direction.

Digital Signal Processing IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 6, 2025.