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About the Role

Sofar is seeking a world expert in ocean acoustics to define the research and development vision for our underwater acoustics platform. You will lead the strategy for detecting, classifying, and locating underwater objects while creating acoustic maps of the marine environment to support global ocean sensing networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the acoustics research and development strategy and scientific vision.
• Develop capabilities for detecting, classifying, and localizing underwater objects using passive or active sensing.
• Advance methods for acoustic mapping, including ambient soundscape characterization and propagation analysis.
• Provide expertise on sensing system design, deployment strategy, and performance validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into operational products.
• Coordinate and conduct field experiments, data analyses, and simulation studies.
• Define product requirements, technical roadmaps, and research priorities.
• Represent the company externally with customers, partners, and the scientific community.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in underwater acoustics.
• Experience developing acoustic sensing systems or algorithms for detection, classification, and mapping.
• Strong understanding of marine acoustic propagation, ambient noise, and signal processing.
• Experience working with real-world acoustic datasets and field deployments.
• Experience applying statistical signal processing, machine learning, or AI to acoustic inference.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Experience translating scientific research into operational products.
• Strong reputation within the ocean acoustics community.
• Experience leading externally funded research programs or strategic technical partnerships.
• Enthusiasm and experience in leveraging LLMs to magnify personal impact.

Skills

• Underwater acoustics
• Statistical signal processing
• Machine learning
• AI methods
• Acoustic sensing system design
• Data analysis
• Simulation studies
• Marine acoustic propagation

Work Type

• Hybrid

Education Level

• Ph.D. in acoustics, ocean engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics, oceanography, or related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $137,000 - $185,000

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship support

About the Company

• Sofar designs, builds, and deploys ocean sensing networks at a global scale.
• The company operates at the intersection of ocean science, climate, and technology.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to addressing climate injustices and highly encourage people who identify as women, LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) to apply.
• We want the strongest people, not the most credentialed ones; we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every requirement.