Audio Recording and Engineering Working Student (20h/week)

ai|coustics is a Berlin-based startup pioneering Generative Audio AI technology. We're on a mission to redefine the way people experience speech quality and intelligibility in real-time communication and media content by providing solutions to our millions of people across various verticals, including TVs, Soundbars, Headphones, Hearing Devices, Broadcasting, Streaming, and more. Our unique approach takes us beyond simple noise suppression, creating a listening experience that is unmatched in the industry. If you're passionate about technology and thrive in an innovative work environment, then join us at ai|coustics and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of audio technology.

As an Audio Engineering Working Student at ai|coustics, you will have a unique opportunity to gain practical experience while pursuing your academic studies. You will be responsible for speech recordings in our recording studio at the office, as well as the critical data labeling and management that powers our AI. Your tasks include the planning, implementation, documentation, and post-processing/engineering of all recordings for our machine learning dataset. Beyond our core campaign, you will also play a key role in designing data tools and executing creative, ad-hoc special recording sessions to capture unique audio scenarios.

Tasks

• Plan and organize our speech recording campaign with more than 1000 speakers.
• Execute the recordings on-site and in the field, along with fun, ad-hoc special recording sessions to capture unique or unconventional audio data.
• Mix and post-process the recordings in a digital audio workstation.
• Annotate, label, and curate audio data to ensure high-quality training inputs for our machine learning models.
• Organize and document all audio data, experimental procedures, results, and findings in our speech archive and database
• Build and maintain internal scripts and tools to streamline audio data labeling and database management.
• Maintain and calibrate the studio/recording equipment and hardware.
• Ensure high data quality/consistency and analyze the audio data to provide insights and recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a student in an audio engineering, acoustics, or related program.
• Strong interest in audio technology, acoustics, and sound engineering.
• A structured mindset with an interest in data management, data curation, and labeling workflows.
• Extended knowledge of audio and recording equipment, audio software (DAWs), and audio signal processing.
• Basic programming experience (Python or similar)
• Experience working in a recording studio or as audio producer.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Berlin-based or able to work in our Berlin office.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package with additional benefits.
• Learning Opportunities: Work alongside a team of super smart and ambitious people.
• Startup Culture: Immerse yourself in a dynamic and innovative startup culture with a collaborative and passionate team.
• Professional Growth: Take ownership of your role, with opportunities for career advancement as we expand.
• Impact: Join a groundbreaking startup at a pivotal growth stage and directly influence our success.
• Contribute to the Future: Be part of a company committed to shaping the future of audio technology and speech enhancement.