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The Head of Business Area China position is a managerial position with people responsibility within Dirac Research with focus on the greater China region. The overall objective of the Head of Business Area China, is to drive growth of Dirac business across all segments in Greater China. In accordance with Dirac strategy, the primary focus is Automotive, followed by Consumer Electronics/Home and for the Dirac segment Other (mobile/PC. The Head of Business Area China will serve as the face of Dirac in assigned territory and build relationships with potential customers – from leaders on engineering level to senior management and executive C-level. Hands-on Business development and Sales will drive most of the activities for the role. As part of the company’s global team, the role will bring focus to new business activities in the region, supporting the company growth plan with customers and part of the Dirac Leadership Team. The Head of Business Area China interacts with the SVPS Sales, Head of Business Development team, Technical Sales Leads, R&D, Head of Product management and Head of Customer Solutions, all located mostly outside China and at the corporate headquarters, Sweden, to get support in both pre-sales- and customer delivery aspects The role also drives global Strategic execution, programs identifying together with the Chief Executive Officer and the Dirac leadership team according to the agreed strategy. Who You Are A successful Head of Business Area China must be results-oriented and able to motivate a team of technical team-members to support the business locally. The role requires entrepreneurial mindset and an ability to develop and strengthen relationships and partnerships with hardware developers, manufacturers, and integration partners. The person excels in a fast-paced global organization and has no issues with regular international travel. Location & reporting This role is based at Dirac HQ in Uppsala, with occasional travel to China. You will reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in Business Development within the Automotive industry, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and winning key programs Strong experience in managing end-to-end sales cycles, with excellent technical presentation and solution-selling capabilities Well-established network with VP/C-level executives across Chinese Automotive OEMs, with deep insight into customer decision-making processes Solid technical background in automotive audio systems, including electro-acoustics, signal processing, embedded software, and semiconductor fundamentals (e.g., SoC/MCU, DSP, audio ICs) Proven ability to define and execute regional business strategy, drive market expansion, and own pipeline and P&L targets in Greater China Demonstrated leadership experience in building and managing high-performing teams Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with global teams, including R&D, product management, and corporate stakeholders Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English (both written and spoken) About Dirac Dirac is known for best-in-class technology and a prestigious customer base that includes many of the world’s most reputable brands. We are passionate about sound and innovation, and our pioneering technology is shaping the future of audio experiences. We provide our employees with comprehensive insurance coverage, including health insurance, income protection, premium waivers, wellness benefits, life and injury insurance, and pension savings with additional contributions. Optional group benefits are also available to enhance security. We are a global company with headquarter in Uppsala, Sweden, with subsidiaries in Denmark, Germany, China, Japan and South Korea. Through our partners, Dirac also has a strong presence in the United States and India. Please read more about us at https://www.dirac.com/ and follow us on social media. Questions About the Role? If you have questions about the position, please contact Marie Enarsson, Head of HR, [email protected]. The selection process is ongoing, so please send in your application sooner than later. We’re looking forward to your application!

We are looking for a Software Developer to join our dynamic Audio Tools team at Dirac. If you are eager to work with cutting-edge audio technologies and contribute to innovative audio solutions, this role is for you. Our best-in-class technology has given us a customer base that includes many of the world's most reputable brands. In this role, you will play a key part in making that technology come to life inside high-end consumer electronics products, working at the intersection of deep engineering and customer collaboration. We are on an exciting journey of growth and scale, driven by our ambition to deliver the ultimate audio experience that transforms how the world listens. About the role You will be part of a dedicated team developing our audio tuning tools and implementations of our signal processing algorithms. The team is a full-stack team consisting of experts of GUI design, algorithm design, DSP embedded programming and cloud development. Each team member has their own area of expertise but there are plenty of opportunities to work across each discipline. You will work closely with other Dirac software developers, tuning engineers and researchers to invent the future of sound. Key responsibilities: Implement audio algorithms into the Dirac filter design tool in C++ Design and implement the user-interface for an easy-to-use experience Coordinate with stakeholders in our research and customer solution departments Take part in architectural discussions to design the tool for scalability Maintain, test and release the application on windows Assist the Technology Manager to refine complex and large work items into smaller, valuable and estimated user stories Run the daily meetings, sprint reviews and retrospectives Qualifications and experience Master of Science in computer Science or equivalent experience Strong programming experience and proficiency in C++ Ability to use a variety of open-source technologies and cloud services Experience with GUI development Fluency in both spoken and written English Valid work permit or citizenship that allows you to work in Sweden Desired qualifications A sincere interest in music and sound quality is a considerable advantage Knowledge in audio signal processing and/or advanced mathematics Experience with working with project management, especially between different teams Programming experience with Qt Widgets, JUCE and in C Experience working as a scrum master Experience or interest in design and/or UX Experience with Agile development Familiarity with Source control with Git Familiarity with CMake About Dirac Dirac is an audio tech company, known for best-in-class technology and a prestigious customer base that includes many of the world’s most reputable brands. We are passionate about audio and innovation, and our pioneering technology is shaping the future of sound experiences. We are a global company with headquarters in Uppsala, Sweden, and R&D facilities in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bangalore, India, with representation in Greater China, Germany, Japan, Korea, and the United States. Please read more about us at https://www.dirac.com/ and follow us on Social Media! Location Your main location will be at Dirac’s headquarters in central Uppsala, Sweden. Living with commuting distance to Uppsala is an advantage. Application The selection process is continuous, and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the screening or interview phase. We’re looking forward to your application!

What Dirac Offers You At Dirac, we provide a highly entrepreneurial environment where you can be part of a team that is passionate about building a great business and inventing the future of sound. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in leading-edge technologies that make a real impact on everyday experiences. You’ll be a part of a supportive and collaborative agile development team that values quality and continuous improvement. We offer a modern, workplace that supports flexibility and work-life balance. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we provide comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, life and injury insurance, wellness benefits, and pension savings with additional employer contributions. Your role as Senior DSP Software Developer As a Senior DSP Developer for Dirac Live within Home & Pro, you will join an agile product team of passionate developers and audio enthusiasts. You will contribute to the solution’s backend processing, with design, implementation, testing, and evaluation of algorithms for estimation and design of filters for calibration, correction, and optimization. Most of the implementation is in C++ running locally inside the end-user app, but with some parts running in the cloud. You will work on the core processing behind our flagship Dirac Live technologies, including Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART), now available on several leading OEMs. Your responsibilities will include: Productize signal processing algorithms into scalable and maintainable C++ code Optimise algorithm complexity (cycles and memory footprint) Assist the product manager to refine complex and large work items into smaller, valuable, and estimated user stories Evaluate and improve the quality of the audio processing algorithms Build and maintain evaluation methods/datasets to quantify audio performance and guard against regressions Test and use our product at home or in the lab Assist with 2nd-line customer support Maintain and improve the infrastructure and processes for build, test, and release Who you are M.Sc. or PhD within Computer Science, Signal Processing, or other relevant areas 5+ years of industry experience Programming experience and proficiency in C++ Strong skills in signal processing and applied mathematics Ability to reason about the audible impact of algorithm changes and performance trade-offs Passion for high-end audio Appreciation for agile development Fluency in spoken and written English Holds a team-oriented attitude, as well as the ability to work independently Holds a valid work permit or citizenship allowing you to work in Sweden and Denmark Desired qualifications: Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECR and ECS. Exerience with relevant software engineering tools for CI/CD (Git, CMake, Conan). Experience from working hands-on in audio labs, connecting equipment, testing and evaluating About Dirac Dirac is an audio tech company, known for best-in-class technology and a prestigious customer base that includes many of the world’s most reputable brands. We are passionate about audio and innovation, and our pioneering technology is shaping the future of sound experiences. We are a global company with headquarters in Uppsala, Sweden, and R&D facilities in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bangalore, India, with representation in Greater China, Germany, Japan, Korea, and the United States. Please read more about us at https://www.dirac.com/ and follow us on Social Media. Location The location will be at Dirac’s headquarters in central Uppsala. Questions about the position? If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Technology Manager Marcus Engholm at [email protected]. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact the HR-department at [email protected] Application The selection process is ongoing, and we will review candidates continuously. We’re looking forward to your application!