Audio Test Engineer

GoPro

Location: Shenzhen

  • Flexible - This role requires proximity to an office location with the flexibility to work from home.

About GoPro

GoPro helps the world to capture and share itself in immersive and exciting ways. We are a force for positivity, celebrating all things awesome while inspiring people to pursue their passions.

We celebrate diversity. We practice inclusion. We foster belonging. We demand equity. And we share the experiences of individuals and communities who also hold these values as core to who they are. From Bucharest to Munich, Silicon Valley to Shenzhen, we are dedicated to building a company that reflects and honors the diverse global communities where we live, work, and play.

Founded in 2002 by Nick Woodman, a photo and video enthusiast in search of a better way to film himself and his friends surfing, GoPro has grown into a relentlessly innovative brand loved around the world for its insanely versatile and enabling products.

We are GoPro and we love what we build.

The Role

GoPro’s audio engineering team creates immersive audio experiences for our customers. Customers use GoPro audio systems to capture amazing content from formula drift racers to surfing mavericks to intimate acoustic guitar performances. On this team, you will capture the content that our customers love. You will test audio performance of GoPro audio components, helmets, cameras, and accessories. You will test in audio labs and in the real-world. You will define and create new test systems. You will conduct peer reviews for the content you capture.

You will test audio systems as you capture audio in various outdoor activities including mountain biking, surfing, riding motorcycles, skating, skiing, and snorkeling. You will learn to quantify audio performance in audio labs. You will collect and analyze data and recommend changes to improve audio performance. You will document and create new audio test cases.

You will coordinate your work with audio engineers to ensure audio is awesome! You will grow in experience and responsibility.

What You Will Do

  • Verify audio performance on GoPro helmets, cameras and accessories.
  • Define, develop, and deploy new audio test methodologies and test cases.
  • Enjoy a wide variety of work activities. Capture lab measurements and conduct a peer review in the morning. Mountain bike in the afternoon.
  • Develop and implement audio manufacturing test systems.

Skills We’re Excited About

  • BS or MS in an engineering discipline, preferably related to acoustics
  • Experience with a variety of outdoor activities, riding motorcycles, mountain biking, surfing, skating, skiing, and snorkeling.
  • Experience with audio test systems (HATS/KEMAR, Audio Precision, Listen, etc.)
  • Experience implementing audio manufacturing test systems.
  • Experience as a musician, music performance and recording.
  • Ability to work well with other humans

Bonus Points For

  • Experience with Videography
  • Knowing Mechanical modeling and 3D printing
  • Knowing Electrical Circuit and PCB fundamentals
  • Knowing DSP fundamentals

GoPro Highlights

  • Get your very own GoPro camera + gear
  • Generous time off policy
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Life Insurance, Disability and AD&D, and Public Carrier Accident insurance fully paid for by GoPro
  • Competitive salary and discretionary annual performance-related bonus
  • LiveHealthy monthly wellness reimbursement
  • Innovative remote-friendly wellness classes and events
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional + personal development opportunities, i.e. LinkedIn Learning, technology trainings, certifications, Peer-to-Peer learning, conferences and more.
  • Opportunities to get involved in the causes that you care about (annual camera donation + volunteer events)

GoPro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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