Sr. Staff Engineer - Audio QA

Role - Senior Staff Engineer - Audio QA Location - Bangalore Experience - 10 - 15 years We're seeking a seasoned Audio QA Engineer to join a fast-paced team developing cutting-edge wearable communication technology with advanced VoIP capabilities. You will play a critical role in validating audio quality and voice performance across various usage scenarios and network environments. Youll work cross-functionally with software, hardware, and firmware teams to ensure voice clarity, wake word accuracy, and compliance with industry standards. Key Responsibilities Design and execute detailed test plans for audio performance on wearable devices. Validate mic/speaker pathways, codecs, and audio enhancement features (echo cancellation, noise suppression, etc.). Perform both subjective and objective audio testing, including MOS scoring (e.g., POLQA, PESQ). Simulate real-world conditions to test network-related factors (latency, jitter, packet loss). Conduct wake word testing and analyze false acceptance/rejection rates. Use tools such as Audio Precision, SoundCheck, HATS, and Wireshark for in-depth signal analysis. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to triage audio bugs and contribute to product readiness. Automate regression and performance tests to support continuous integration. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Acoustics, DSP, or a related field. 8+ years in audio QA, ideally in VoIP, mobile, or wearable products. Experience with tools such as Audio Precision (APx), Listen SoundCheck, HATS, Adobe Audition, Wireshark, etc. Knowledge of audio standards (e.g., TIA-920B) and voice testing methodologies. Familiarity with VoIP protocols (SIP, RTP), codecs (Opus, G.711, G.722), and embedded/mobile platforms. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Nice to Have Background in ANC, ENC, beamforming validation. Experience testing Bluetooth audio, Wi-Fi, or voice UI systems (Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant). Prior work on smart headsets, earbuds, or AR/VR audio systems. Regards, Kajal Khatri Kajal@beanhr.com