Engineer II, Applied Research Science

Overview

As an Engineer II, Applied Research Science within Shure's Signal Processing and Applied Research Science team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of audio technology. This position focuses on developing sophisticated customer-facing audio solutions by leveraging cutting-edge AI / ML techniques and advanced algorithmic innovations.

In this cross-functional role, you'll collaborate with experts in software engineering, signal processing, data science, and testing, as well as work closely with teams across the organization. Your mission will be to explore, prototype, and integrate emerging technologies into Shure's product ecosystem — ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of innovation and deliver exceptional audio experiences.

This position will be hybrid out of our Niles, IL HQ!

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cross-functional team to create, design & implement cutting-edge audio features and products
• Collaborate with colleagues, other engineers, and product managers to identify and document performance metrics and architectural options
• Brainstorm with colleagues, stakeholders, and other engineers to identify valuable use cases for Shure customers empowered by AI / ML and optimize platform solutions
• Design custom machine learning models and algorithms targeting audio functionality (single and multi-channel processing, speech / music enhancement, audio classification, etc.) within latency / computation constraints; transform and optimize models to support implementation requirements; work with software engineers to optimize input features, frame rates, model structures, and other characteristics that impact algorithmic performance
• Measure model / algorithm performance against identified metrics and fine-tune to optimize outcomes; conduct subjective listening tests to balance results with objective results
• Identify and collect relevant data to create robust training and test datasets, including in-house data and simulations within predefined audio paths
• Exploit machine learning and advanced DSP approaches to address challenges such as real-time, low-latency data pipelines and right-sizing solutions
• Survey literature and conduct original research and experiments to solve problems; share findings and prototypes with colleagues, senior staff, and executives
• Record findings, results, and notes in collaborative documentation tools, independently or with the team
• Contribute to intellectual property, participate in brainstorming, and encourage innovation in the group
• Utilize in-house annotation tools and / or third-party partners
• Adopt mature machine learning software engineering practices (e.g. shared toolkits, repos, experiment tracking)
• Track industry / academic progress, attend training / conferences, and integrate advancements into work
• Collaborate to solve specific problems, sometimes tangential to your expertise

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, data science, machine learning or field related to research science; with minimum 2 years of related experience

Proficiency in programming languages : Python required; C / C++ or Matlab also preferred

Knowledge or experience with classical Digital Signal Processing

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Benefits

Pay Transparency

Shure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry\'s top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The base salary for this position ranges from

$90,000 to $144,000

We Got You – Our Benefits

At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages to full-time and part-time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering / community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance 2025.

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