Job title: ML Engineer, Audio
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: AI & Hardware
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: USD $160,000.00
Salary to: USD $190,000.00
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job published: 23/09/2026
Job ID: 276740

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Edge AI / Audio ML

Location: Bay Area / On-site

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required

Salary: $180,000-200,000 + Variable Bonus

 

About the Company

An innovative AI semiconductor company developing ultra-low-power hardware and software solutions for edge AI applications across consumer and industrial markets, including audio, speech, vision, and sensor technologies.

 

About the Role

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and deploy machine learning models for audio applications running on edge devices. You'll work across ML, software, and embedded systems to ensure models meet performance requirements and customer needs.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop, train, and optimize audio ML models for edge deployment.
  • Deploy models to resource-constrained embedded devices.
  • Work closely with engineering and customer teams to meet application requirements.
  • Develop and maintain software within complex codebases.
  • Optimize model performance for real-world edge AI applications.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years developing and deploying ML models for audio applications.
  • Strong C++ and Python skills.
  • Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar ML frameworks.
  • Experience working with large, complex codebases.
  • Experience with Embedded Linux.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with edge AI, embedded ML, speech recognition, or audio processing.
  • Experience optimizing ML models for low-power devices.

 

Benefits

  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision options.
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • HSA/FSA options.
  • Employee Assistance Program and additional voluntary benefits.