Embedded Hardware Engineer

7 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada 5830b556-7fdd-4f8e-bac5-c8d3e05cca4a Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

-Company Description

SoftSound inc is a Canadian HiFi audio manufacturer focused on building reliable, high-quality audio components. Our products are engineered and assembled in Canada with strong attention to detail, sound performance, and premium craftsmanship.

-Role Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Embedded Audio Hardware Engineer with strong experience In this role, you will lead the design, development, and validation of high-performance audio hardware, including digital audio processing, analog output stages, and system integration with embedded operating systems.

You will collaborate closely with firmware, software, and product development teams to deliver premium, modern audio devices with exceptional performance and reliability.

-Key Responsibilities


• Design and develop digital and analog audio circuits, including DAC/ADC stages, analog output sections, low-noise power circuits, and precision clocking systems.


• Architect and produce
multilayer PCB designs optimized for audio quality, low noise, isolation, and EMC stability.


• Work with firmware/software teams to integrate hardware platforms with
embedded operating systems (e.g., Android/Linux-based environments).


• Evaluate and select components such as DAC chips, op-amps, precision oscillators, LDOs, regulators, and other audio-grade components.


• Perform prototype bring-up, testing, tuning, and validation for metrics including
THD+N, SNR, jitter, noise floor, and overall system stability.


• Conduct circuit simulation, schematic capture, and manage detailed PCB layout workflows using
Altium Designer.


• Define system-level requirements, hardware interfaces, and cross-module integration strategies.


• Produce engineering documentation such as BOMs, schematics, manufacturing guidelines, test procedures, and calibration methods.


• Support production teams in troubleshooting, quality control, and optimization of manufacturing processes.


• Stay current with advancements in audio technology, digital interfaces, embedded hardware, and system design best practices-Qualifications


• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Audio Engineering, or an equivalent field.


• Experience: 5+ years in audio electronics design (digital + analog).


• Technical Skills:

.Strong proficiency in Altium Designer and multilayer PCB development.

.Expertise in digital audio interfaces: I2S, SPDIF, USB Audio, HDMI ARC/eARC.

.Deep understanding of analog audio design, op-amps, filtering, grounding, and low-noise power design.

  • Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded systems, and SoC platforms.
  • Understanding of communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, and wireless technologies.
  • Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, audio analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.


• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical, debugging, and optimization skills for improving audio performance and system robustness.

-Preferred Qualifications


• Familiarity with Android or Linux-based audio frameworks, device drivers, and HAL integration.


• Experience with DSP platforms or audio processing algorithms.


• Understanding of network audio technologies and streaming protocols.

-Assets (Nice to Have):

  • Experience designing consumer audio products such as DACs, amplifiers, audio streamers, or other embedded audio devices
  • Strong understanding of network-based audio technologies and modern streaming protocols (e.g., AirPlay, DLNA, UPnP, Roon, Bluetooth, etc.)

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