As a Principal Researcher in audio at Nokia, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of audio technology by contributing to critical 3GPP audio codec standardization. Your expertise in audio signal processing, AI technology, and software development will directly impact our mission to accelerate the market deployment and monetization of Nokia's audio SEPs. In this unique position, you will blend software development with audio research and intellectual property creation, influencing ecosystem activities to ensure seamless integration of cutting-edge audio solutions across platforms and devices. Join us to drive innovation and elevate audio experiences worldwide!

• Strong understanding of audio signal processing technology, with knowledge in audio ML and AI
• Proficient in software development using GitLab/GitHub CI/CD in an agile environment
• Experience working with hardware devices and related operating systems, including smartphones and headphones
• Master’s degree in Signal Processing, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience on IP creation

Nice-To-Have:

• Skills in Android app development (Java, Kotlin) with iOS development knowledge (Swift) as a bonus
• Experience developing software within the Android Multimedia stack, understanding iOS multimedia stack is a bonus
• User experience and UI software development skills for quick concepting and UX experiments
• Basic skills in Unity app development
• Familiarity with automated UI test frameworks for Android app UI interaction testing
• Experience in audio standardization
• Lead the development of standards-based solutions and advanced audio software for smartphone OS, enhancing user experience on smartphones and AR glasses.
• Design and implement innovative standard reference implementations and demo concepts across multiple devices to showcase cutting-edge audio capabilities in standards.
• Conduct collaborative research and development projects with a focus on audio signal processing methodologies.
• Contribute to audio standardization initiatives, collaborating with industry partners to shape future audio technology.
• Create and patent new intellectual property that drives advancements in audio standards and applications.
• Experiment with real device implementations, providing hands-on testing to validate audio concepts and standards.
• Collaborate closely with a world-class audio research team, exchanging ideas and fostering an innovative work environment.
• Utilize systematic approaches to ensure high-quality software development and testing processes for audio solutions.