Audio and DSP Development Engineering Intern

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Scotts Valley, California

SPONSORSHIP: This opportunity is intended for conversion to a full-time role that will not offer work authorization sponsorship in the future (full-time conversion pending performance evaluation post internship and available headcount). Interested candidates must be currently eligible to work in the US AND must not require work authorization sponsorship in the future. HP, Inc. will not provide any assistance or sign documentation in support of immigration sponsorship including Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT).

About Us:

Innovation is in HP’s DNA. From our origins in a Palo Alto garage in 1939, to our current position as one of the world’s leading technology companies, HP has grown to become a leader in technology and corporate culture, inspiring innovators, and entrepreneurs around the globe. 

HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, and services to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that attracts exceptional talent and to supporting our employees to succeed at all levels. We dream in over 35 languages and share one mission: to engineer experiences that amaze. 

The Program:

Our future success depends on the innovation and fresh ideas students bring to HP, inc. We are hiring students with a diverse set of skills and experiences to join us, across the different organizations that make us HP, inc. Our intern program is intended to enhance your overall learning experience, give you an opportunity to make an impact, have some fun, and meet great people along the way. 

Join us for a 12-week paid summer internship designed to let you apply your classroom learnings to real world challenges.  Our internships have a thoughtful balance of networking, executive speakers, community involvement, big meaty projects (no paper filing here!) and fun!

The Team:

Headset Audio Systems Engineering, Collaboration Solutions

Responsibilities:  

• The intern will develop an automated audio regression test platform capable of evaluating device audio performance, detecting regressions, and generating detailed validation reports.
• The intern will work closely with audio, hardware, and software engineering teams to design test fixtures, implement Python-based automation tools, collect and analyze measurement data, and improve the efficiency and reliability of the audio validation process throughout the product development lifecycle.

Education and Experience Required:

• Currently enrolled in a four-year college or Masters program
• Returning to school for at least one semester following the internship. (Graduating Fall 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028)

• Able to obtain work authorization in the United States in 2027, and not require sponsorship in the future.

• Audio signal processing experience, Python, Matlab

Preferred Majors: 

• Electrical Engineering

Preferred Knowledge and Skills (Preferred Qualifications):  

• Audio Precision and/or SoundCheck experience; Knowledge of audio performance metrics such as frequency response, distortion, latency, etc.

We are looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future is yours to create. Thanks for taking the time to review our job, if you think it is a match to your knowledge and interests please apply today— we are eager to learn more about you. 

HP is an equal opportunity employer:  https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c08129225

The pay range for this position is $33 to $37 per hour (applies to US candidates only).  Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for US Interns working at least 20 hours weekly, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 
  • 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
  • 13 paid holidays
  • 15 days paid time off (US benefits overview)
  • Available hours are pro-rated based on hire date and scheduled hours

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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