WS Audiology

Formed in 2019 through the merger of Sivantos and Widex, WS Audiology combines over 140 years of experience in pioneering better solutions to help people with hearing loss. With a passion for impact, our 11.000 employees are committed to achieving our purpose: wonderful sound for all. 

With brands like Signia, Widex, Audio Service, Rexton and Vibe, and with diverse assets across wholesale retail, online, managed care and diagnostic solutions, we are active in over 125 markets. Going beyond together, we achieve annual revenues of around EUR 2 billion.

As a global leader, our ambition is to unlock human potential by making wonderful sound part of everyone’s life.

Learn about us on www.wsa.com and take a look at why you will love working here:

The Team

Become part of our global Signal Processing group. We are +50 dedicated and highly skilled specialists working on a multitude of different topics all around Audio Signal Processing at two sites in Erlangen (Germany) and in Lynge (Denmark, near Kopenhagen). Join us in processing and analyzing microphone and other sensor signals, in realizing algorithms in hardware, firmware, DSPs, or mobile devices. Not being familiar with hearing aids, one can hardly imagine the complexity and the possibilities of hearing aid processing. Join us in experiencing and developing new algorithms, neural networks, detection methods, machine learning concepts, and much more.

The Role

As a Development Engineer (m/f/d) you will join our global Signal Processing team and become part of the team based in Erlangen, Germany.

You will report to our Head of Signal Processing Algorithmic Research & Neural Networks. 

In this role you will have the following responsibilities:

• Developing complex algorithms in the field of (audio) signal processing e.g. noise reduction, beamforming, sensor data processing, machine learning and neural networks
• Reviewing and optimizing algorithms regarding efficiency and algorithms complexity within a hearing device
• Implementation of algorithms in C language (fix point) for integration in ASIC, firmware, and Python for neural networks applications
• Close collaboration with interdisciplinary platform development team (ASIC, firmware, software, wireless and audiology)

Requirements

You have profound knowledge in the development of signal processing algorithms or a strong expertise in machine learning methods or neural networks. Ideally you have some experience in audio signal processing or audio and data analysis. Furthermore, you are motivated by working together with others in teams, sharing and exchanging ideas, defining joint targets and ambitiously working together to reach the targets with great success.

You most likely fit the following profile:

• Master’s or PhD degree in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science, medical engineering, or any other relevant discipline
• Previous work experience in the field of engineering is beneficial
• Very good knowledge in digital signal processing
• Structured working, analytical thinking, and strong problem-solving skills
• Experienced in programming with MATLAB (as well as Simulink), C/C++ and Python
• Very good knowledge in machine learning and neural networks

Our corporate language is English, so you need to be confident in English, both verbally and in writing.

What we offer 

We are driven by innovation and development so working with us is a constant learning curve. You will be located in our site in Erlangen, Germany with dynamic and progressive colleagues, who are highly skilled and empathetic. 

We offer flexible working times & opportunities for working from home. You can always get free coffee at the office. We are part of the IG Metall tariff agreement offering attractive compensation and futher benefits like contributions to the company pension plan or child-care.

Join WS Audiology

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please submit your application stating your earliest starting date and your salary expectations and we will get back to you as soon as possible.