Engineer Associate Staff, Digital Signal Processing

Overview Deliver the Gold Standard in Sound: Lead Advanced DSP Innovation at Shure As an Associate Staff Engineer, Digital Signal Processing, you will help define and deliver the advanced audio technologies that power Shure’s industry-leading products. You’ll lead the design and optimization of real-time DSP and machine learning solutions for microphone arrays and integrated systems - driving performance, reliability, and innovation. Working cross-functionally with software, research, data, and test teams, you’ll turn complex challenges into high-quality audio experiences while mentoring engineers and shaping technical direction.

If you’re passionate about precision, performance, and pushing the boundaries of sound, you’ll thrive here. This position will be hybrid based out of our Niles, IL HQ! Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, development, optimization, and validation of real-time DSPand machine learning solutions for microphone array products.

Lead project planning activities, including defining scope, estimating effort, identifyingresource needs, and driving execution to meet key project milestones. Lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of complex product issues related toDSP, audio performance, embedded implementation, or system integration. Mentor and providetechnical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth andmaintaininga culture of knowledge sharing and innovation, including delivering constructive feedback through design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment, providing technical leadership and guidance to other team members. Workas part of a cross-functional teamincludingembedded software, hardware, acoustics, systems, test, product management, and user experience teams to ensure the successful deployment of audio signal processing solutions. Utilize advanced DSP approaches and leverageML/AI approaches to address challenges such as processing real-time, low latency data pipelines and right-sizing solutions Implement and integrate solutions into complex signal processing chains Collaborate with colleagues, other engineers, and product managers toidentifyand document performance metrics and architectural options Translate product requirements, customer needs, and system constraints into robustdesignsand implementation strategies.

Measureoutcomes of DSP and ML/AI integration into the product designagainst identified metrics and fine-tune tooptimizeoutcomes.Conduct subjective listening tests to balance results with objective results. Conduct thorough testing and validation of signal processing algorithms and systems, ensuring performance and functionality under various conditions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Adapts message to intendedaudience Brainstorm with colleagues, stakeholders, and other engineers toidentifyvaluable use cases for Shure customers empowered byDSP andAI/ML, and combinations thereof.Optimize andplatform solutions. Contribute to intellectual property, participatein brainstorming, and encourage innovation in the group Adopt and promote mature software engineering practices (e.g.code repositories, shared deployment frameworks, experiment tracking). Create and maintainhigh-quality technical documentation covering system and algorithm design, implementation, and testing.

Track and employ advancements in DSP, audio processing, embedded systems, and machine learning, and recommend technologies that can improve current or future products. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relatedfield;with minimum of 8 years of professional experience. 6 years experiencewith Masters’s Degree 3 years experiencewith PhD Extensive knowledge and hands‑on experience in advanced DSP theory, with a proventrack recordof designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing real‑time audio signal processing algorithms. Strong C++ programming skills, including object‑oriented design and experience writing scalable, maintainable, and well‑structured code.

Experience prototyping algorithms using tools such as Python or MATLAB. Experience deploying DSP algorithms on embedded platforms. Strong understanding of real-time embedded system constraints, including audio latency, memory usage, CPU utilization, and meeting real-time processing deadlines.

Preferred Experience: Professional experience indigital signal processing with a focus on audio/speech applications Experience with microphone arrays, beamforming, acoustic echo cancellation, dereverberation, noise suppression, automatic gain control, and speech enhancement. Experience with audio processing for conferencing applications. Experience developing and optimizingmulti-threaded, real-time audio applications on embedded Linux (multi-core ARM), including debugging timing, synchronization, and CPU performance issues.

Experience integrating and deploying machine learning models for real-time audio processing on embedded platforms. Experience with version control systems, issue tracking systems, continuous integration, and agile development practices. Experience with audio interfaces and frameworks (e.g., I2S, TDM, USB, Ethernet, ALSA) and network audio protocols (e.g., Dante, AES67).

Experience in audio system validation, including useof measurement equipment, analysis tools, and both objective and subjective evaluation techniques. Knowledge or experience withimplementation, integration, or creation of machine learning / Artificial Intelligencealgorithms Proficiencyin developing low latency, embedded-friendly solutions Experience in Audio engineering, DAWs, recording, or other audio production. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. PAY TRANSPARENCY Shure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline.

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the opportunity. The base salary for this position ranges from $129,700 to $207,600. This position may also be eligible for our incentive pay program, which varies based on individual and Company performance in the year.

If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award‑winning benefits package. WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits At Shure, we prioritize the well‑being of our Associates.

We offer competitive rewards packages to full‑time and part‑time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well‑being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work‑life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance. #LI-HYBRID #J-18808-Ljbffr