At iZotope, we’re obsessed with great sound. Our intelligent audio technology helps musicians, music producers, and audio post engineers focus on their craft rather than the tech behind it. We design award-winning software, plug-ins, hardware, and mobile apps powered by the highest quality audio processing, machine learning, and strikingly intuitive interfaces. iZotope: the shortest path from sound to emotion.

For 25 years, Native Instruments has been at the heart of musical innovation. We’ve created communities, pushed technological boundaries, and opened new creative horizons for amateurs and professionals alike. Guided by our mission to make music creation more inclusive and accessible, Native hardware, software, and digital services provide fully-integrated solutions for musicians, producers, and DJs of all genres and levels of experience. Native Instruments is part of Soundwide, whose mission is to make music and audio creation a more joyful and inspiring experience for creators everywhere by helping them to find, and stay in, their creative flow. Soundwide’s collective vision is to inspire and empower creators to express themselves and reimagine the future of sound.

Audio Research is a cross-functional team tasked with perpetuating Soundwide’s technological competitiveness based on the invention of novel signal processing technology. We accomplish our mission by inventing machine learning and signal processing algorithms for audio; deploying algorithms through executables, prototypes, code, workshops, publications, and patents; guiding product strategy based upon scientific and technical expertise; and accelerating the transfer of technology across Soundwide stakeholders.

Depending on skill level, this position may be upleveled to a Senior Research Engineer.

What You'll Do

Innovate new technology in the following areas

Machine learning and listening
Digital signal processing

Stay informed about latest scientific and technological advancements
Disseminate knowledge internally and externally through publications, workshops, tech talks, and demos
Facilitate the speedy transfer of technology across Soundwide
Communicate clearly and expeditiously with product teams

What You'll Need

You have a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Signal Processing, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
Proficiency in Python and/or C++
Familiarity with Tensorflow and/or PyTorch
You are organized, and able to create repeatable and scalable experiments using well-documented code to investigate hypotheses
You have a clear sense of sonic aesthetics resulting from your experience listening deeply to audio, as well as experience with computer-based music production tools
You are committed to being engaged and contributing to the academic community
You know how to write modern, testable and maintainable code
You care about agile software processes, data-centric development and reliability

Native Instruments embraces diversity. As an equal opportunities employer, we believe the foundation of our dynamic and pioneering spirit starts with a fair and inclusive culture. Our company culture focuses on bringing unique ideas together to fuel innovation.

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment at Native Instruments and we encourage everyone to apply – regardless of gender identity, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Help us reach our goal in making the future of music diverse, inclusive, and exciting.

iZotope is a Soundwide company; together we embrace diversity and a respect for all people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we believe the foundation of our dynamic and pioneering spirit starts with a fair and inclusive culture. At Soundwide we strive to embrace teamwork and passion, deliver inspiring experiences, continuously innovate and empower our communities, while also serving our planet.

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment at iZotope and we encourage everyone to apply – regardless of gender identity, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Help us reach our goal in making the future of music diverse, inclusive and exciting! We encourage you to submit your application without the requirement for a photograph, identifying factors or personal status information.

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