Signal Processing Manager

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access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e‑commerce platforms.

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190,000

dedicated

employees

around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Your role We are looking for a Manager of Signal Processing to lead and evolve our signal processing organization for next many generations of Nuance hearing glasses. This role is responsible for both classical DSP and AI‑driven audio processing, combining deep technical leadership with organizational development. Together with your teams, you will shape the algorithm roadmap, team structure, and development processes. Ensuring scalable, high‑performance solutions tightly integrated with embedded firmware and product architecture. The role operates across multiple sites and works closely with firmware, product and project management, audiology, and systems architecture teams.

The role reports to head of R&D Hearing solutions, a team in the global R&D and Wearables category that focuses on the Nuance hearing glasses. Role is part of the Hearing solution leadership team.

Main responsibilities

Lead and grow classical DSP and AI‑based signal processing teams, with today approx. 20 people

Define team structure, roles, and ownership

Own the signal processing strategy across classical DSP and AI‑based audio processing

Help evolve audio prototyping, verification and testing tools roadmap

Drive integration into embedded platforms and collaborate with firmware teams

Architecture & System Integration: Drive process to ensure stable signal processing architecture supporting product and feature roadmap. Contribute to system‑level design decision.

Grow a global team and foster cross‑team collaboration.

Establish scalable processes for development, validation, and deployment.

Embody a culture of driving simplification and fast decisions.

Work closely with Project management, Product Management, Audiology, Hardware and Firmware teams.

Main requirements

MSc or PhD in Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

8–12+ years of experience in embedded audio signal processing or related domain

Proven leadership experience managing and growing technical teams

Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Structured and pragmatic mindset

Able to balance short‑term deliverables and the long‑term view

Strong systems thinking and outstanding signal processing knowledge

Clear and transparent communicator across teams, borders and stakeholders

Pace‑setting

Experience in hearing aids or medical devices is a nice to have

Have experience of leading leaders is a nice to have

What’s in it for you In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:

Access to our cutting‑edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.

Enjoy flexible work conditions, health insurance coverage, ticket restaurants, internal rooftop canteen.

Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world‑class brands firsthand.

Enjoy our “Disconnect Program” a holistic approach to work‑life balance, including initiatives for mental health, yoga, jogging sessions, and more, designed to help you recharge and stay healthy.

Salary Package

Performance Bonus: An additional Management by Objectives (MBO) bonus as percentage of the annual gross salary.

Supplementary Health insurance coverage

Supplementary Pension Plan

Access to the EssilorLuxottica Corporate Welfare Catalog

Transportation – Discounted pass

Meal Vouchers as per company guidelines

Exclusive employee discounts on company products

Company‑provided laptop and mobile phone

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.

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