2025 Summer Intern, Audio DSP

Lab Summary: 

Samsung – the world’s number one TV and smartphone manufacturer – is committed to deliver the best possible sound to our customers in new and exciting ways.  To that end, we have built a world-class audio lab in Valencia, California, where the world’s leading audio engineers and researchers design groundbreaking technologies and products.  If you are an engineer or scientist with a love for music and movies we want to hear from you.

Position Summary: 

You will work with a team of researchers and engineers for solutions to tackling real-world problems relevant to Samsung. You may have the opportunity to publish at top-tier conferences in acoustics/audio, signal processing, and deep learning. As an intern, you will be involved in contributing to state-of-the-art team projects with talented people at Samsung and will benefit working in a fun and creative environment.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Assisting in the development and implementation Machine Learning and DSP-based technologies for audio and multimedia
• Helping translate algorithm code (typically written in MATLAB or Python) into to real-time C/C++ code to run on DSP and production hardware for developed technologies
• Setting up test equipment, acquiring audio measurements, and analysis of data
• Preparing documentation, reports, and presentations related to the technology and code
• Working with research and product development teams in the US and Korea

Required Skills: 

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Relevant coursework with coding skills for machine learning, including deep-learning techniques
• Excellent understanding of signal processing for audio

Special Attributes: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail. Always thinking: “How can I make this better?”
• Highly motivated, productive, and demonstrating capability to be converted from intern to full-time upon graduation

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The hourly pay rate range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the hourly pay rate range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.Hourly Pay Rate Range$44—$63 USD

Additional Information

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Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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