We're looking for an experienced Acoustic Research Engineer to join a world-class audio research team, shaping the next generation of AR/VR experiences. You'll be working onsite in Cambridge, in one of the most advanced audio labs in the world.
The Offer
- 12-month PAYE contract (inside IR35)
- Annual Salary up to £84,000 (paid weekly)
- Fully onsite, Cambridge
What You'll Bring
- Master's/PhD in a relevant technical field with 3+ years in audio technology R&D
- Strong track record in designing and running audio/acoustic experiments in labs
- Hands-on skills with Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for audio applications
- Deep knowledge of acoustics and audio signal processing
Nice to Have
- Real-time audio coding (C/C++)
- Experience with psychoacoustics, spatial/room acoustics, auditory perception
- Exposure to prototype devices, motion tracking, ML frameworks (PyTorch)
Your Day-to-Day
- Design and run experiments with advanced audio capture systems and prototype devices
- Collect, process, and analyse acoustic data in custom lab environments
- Build tools and algorithms to support experiments
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of world-leading researchers
- Document your findings in technical reports
Next Steps...
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking AR/VR projects and work alongside some of the most talented audio researchers globally.
