R&D Silicon Design Engineer Milano

R&D Silicon Design Engineer
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world's evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry. With over 180, 000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to "see more and be more" thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world. EssilorLuxottica recently announced Nuance, a product category with a mission to allow people to tune into a world where the beauty of sound transcends boundaries. A world where people can see and hear every detail. We believe that everyone deserves to enjoy the richness of life through enhanced sensory experiences. In this context, we are looking for a highly motivated Silicon Design Engineer to help us push the boundaries of technology beyond standard microcontroller components. The ideal candidate is a Silicon Design Engineer with previous experience in designing IC or ASIC with mixed digital and analog components in the audio space. Hearing-Aid experience is a must. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES Design Custom IC : Design custom IC for audio-based smart eyewear with hearing aid function with an extremely low power profile, with beamforming and digital signal processing functions. Define architecture of future Silicon product across categories : Identify the key elements to architect a Silicon strategy across multiple families of products beyond Audio Glasses. Signal processing techniques application : Develop and apply signal processing techniques to the data acquired on a large number of subjects. AI algorithms architect : Define the strategy to integrate regular signal processing with machine learning components, maintaining high power efficiency. NETWORK OF INTERACTION INTERNAL: The resource will interact with the project managers of the program and product manager of the Smart Eyewear Team. EXTERNAL: The resource will interact with suppliers to enable the production of the IC. TECHNICAL SKILLS - PORTRAIT OF A PERFECT CANDIDATE Educational Background in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering (Master's Degree or better a PhD). At least 5-10 years of experience in designing low power silicon components, preferably integrated circuits. Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing for Hearing Aids is considered a plus. Experience in writing specifications to enable the production of silicon components. Background in machine/deep learning techniques and algorithms (optimization algorithms, data fusion, digital signal processing). Good knowledge of embedded systems and firmware development. Basic knowledge of electronic systems and sensors. J-18808-Ljbffr