Huawei's Munich Research Center is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products. The Audiovisual Technology Lab in Huawei’s Munich Research Center is developing signal processing and machine learning solutions applied to audio, music and speech with the goal to enrich the audio experiences for millions of customers. Join us as a Senior Research Engineer 3D Audio in Leased Labor for 18 months Your mission: • Design algorithms and acoustic system for innovative multimedia prototypes (i.e. microphone and speaker arrays, headphones/earphones, loudspeakers, and other communication terminals) • For such prototypes research innovative DSP algorithms enabling an 3D user experience (i.e. acquisition, processing, transmission and rendering of 3D audio) • Follow industry trends in audio technologies; identify and evaluate new solutions and technologies to be demonstrated to internal stakeholders • Foster innovation by building and coordinating projects, internal/external collaborations and strategic partnerships Your areas of expertise: • PhD. or M.S. in Acoustical or Electrical Engineering, or related field • Specialization and practical experience in at least one of the following: o Experience in audio signal processing for spatial audio, binaural hearing, microphone processing or speech enhancement o Acoustic and system design for headphones and loudspeakers o Experience with machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) applied to audio • Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to translate user needs into design decisions • Experience in project management and acting as interface between industry and academia is a plus; • Independent and well-structured working style with a hands-on, can-do attitude • Fluency in written and spoken English By applying to this position, you agree with our Recruitment Privacy Statement. You can read in full our privacy policy here. Your rewards of working here Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network. We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen. To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin. Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities. Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team. Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English. Huawe i is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.