Sr. Design Engineer
Warm Audio · Audio Engineering / Product Development
About Warm Audio
Warm Audio designs and manufactures high-end professional audio gear for recording studios, live-sound rigs and broadcast facilities. Our mission is to blend classic analog warmth with modern engineering practices to deliver products that engineers and musicians trust to capture every nuance of their sound.
Role Overview
We are seeking a senior-level hardware designer who will co-develop pro-audio equipment from concept to production. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in mixed-signal audio circuit design, PCB layout, and hardware bring-up, and can guide junior engineers through the full product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Concept & Architecture: Define system specifications, select components, and create schematic capture.
- Mixed-Signal PCB Design: High-fidelity analog & digital design with strict noise/EMI control.
- Hardware Prototyping: Bring-up, testing, and debugging with lab equipment.
- Compliance & Reliability: Meet FCC, CE, RoHS standards and EMI requirements.
- Documentation & Handoff: Produce BOMs, test procedures, and manufacturing docs.
- Collaboration: Work across firmware, ID, and acoustic teams.
- Mentorship: Guide junior engineers in best practices.
- Ad-hoc Projects: Additional duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education
B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or related). 10+ years experience may substitute.
Experience
Minimum 6 years designing mixed-signal audio circuits.
Technical Skills
- Mixed-signal PCB design (Altium preferred)
- Audio topologies (preamp, power amp, DAC/ADC)
- Power design (linear & switching)
- Digital interfaces (I²S, SPI, I²C, RS-232)
- Lab equipment (DMM, scope, analyzers)
Design Practices
Proven ability to meet noise, distortion, and EMI specs with high-performance PCB design.
Soft Skills
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Audio converters, codecs, DSP hardware
- Advanced Altium proficiency
- Compliance knowledge (FCC, CE, RoHS)
- Mentorship experience
- SI/PI tools (HyperLynx, ADS, SPICE)
Location
Remote or Hybrid
Reports To
VP of Engineering
Department
Audio Engineering / Product Development
Salary
Depends on Experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, holiday pay, and flexible work arrangements.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Warm Audio is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued and empowered.
Application Process
- Submit resume, portfolio, and cover letter
- HR phone screen (~30 min)
- Technical interview (~1 hr)
- Team interview (2–3 hrs)
- Offer (pending checks)
Typical timeline: ~2 weeks