Acoustic Validation Engineer

A Berlin-based audio technology company at the forefront of intelligent hearing innovation is seeking an Acoustic Validation Engineer to join its growing team. This is a unique opportunity to shape how next‑generation hearing technologies are validated, tested, and optimized for real‑world listening environments. You will play a critical role in building and evolving the company’s validation framework, working closely with hearing scientists, audio engineers, and product teams to ensure exceptional sound quality and performance across a range of consumer audio products

The role offers the chance to work on cutting‑edge AI‑powered audio technologies while establishing yourself as a key authority on sound quality, acoustic validation, and listening experience within a highly innovative environment.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and continuously evolve validation labs, processes, and toolchains for AI‑based and traditional audio processing technologies
• Design and implement test environments that accurately simulate real‑world listening scenarios across headphones, hearables, smart glasses, and other audio‑enabled devices
• Plan and execute objective electroacoustic measurements and subjective listening tests, both in‑house and through remote testing platforms
• Collaborate with hearing scientists and audio engineers to develop validation methodologies and test cases for Hearing Intelligence products
• Evaluate partner, OEM, and competitor products to benchmark performance and identify opportunities for innovation
• Support the development and evaluation of audio DSP modules, including sound classification, scene identification, filtering, and adaptive audio processing
• Generate, curate, and manage training data to support machine learning initiatives
• Document validation systems, methodologies, and audio modules to enable knowledge sharing across the business
• Onboard and support engineering teams in effectively utilizing validation tools and systems
• Partner with commercial teams to provide technical expertise, product insights, and customer‑facing support where required

REQUIRED EXPERTISE

• Degree in Audio Engineering, Media Technology, Psychoacoustics, Audiology, or a related discipline
• Proven experience conducting acoustic validation and testing of audio devices using both objective measurement and subjective listening methodologies
• Strong critical listening skills with the ability to assess sound quality across speech, music, and environmental audio, and communicate findings with precision
• Programming experience using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or C++, alongside confidence leveraging AI‑assisted development tools
• Knowledge of, or strong interest in, audio DSP development and signal processing technologies
• Understanding of OEM requirements, industry standards, and emerging audio technology trends
• Product‑focused mindset with a collaborative, hands‑on approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into clear recommendations for cross‑functional stakeholders
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience working with AI‑powered audio technologies, hearing solutions, or consumer audio products
• Familiarity with methodologies such as MUSHRA testing, dummy head measurements, and speech intelligibility testing