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Applied Mathematician / Math Research

VOCAL Technologies, Ltd.
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026

Job Overview
Are you a Math or Physics PhD with a strong background in digital signal processing and related technologies? We’re seeking bright, analytical minds to join our innovative team. In this unique role you’ll receive specialized training, and work to develop cutting-edge audio algorithms and digital signal processing techniques. Apply your skills to practical applications in the dynamic field of audio technology. If you're ready to push the boundaries of sound and engineering, we want to hear from you!

Anyone with significant experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) with a track record of excellence in this field are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities:

  • Develop new tools, algorithms, and/or design new experiments to further our scientific understanding.
  • Conduct research in a topical area using theory, experiment, and/or simulation tools.
  • dereverberation, VAD, and BSS by using both subjective and objective measures, and with speech recognition engines.
  • Designing fast and efficient acoustic DSP algorithms for implementation on embedded processors.
  • Coordinate software development activities with other DSP engineers such as prototyping and tuning algorithms to meet and exceed customer requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working as a Math professional.
  • Projects or work experience with Digital Signal Processing.
  • Strong understanding of linear algebra, calculus, and Fourier analysis.
  • Theoretical and working knowledge of adaptive signal processing and stochastic processes.
  • Experience developing software for embedded systems.
  • Experience workings with systems utilizing beamforming and/or phased arrays.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: PhD in Math/Physics.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

VOCAL Technologies is a design house dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our customers engineering problems. VOCAL has over 38 years of expertise in telecommunications engineering for the industrial, commercial and military/DoD markets with comprehensive product designs, system integration, and software and hardware engineering. Recent products and technologies include beamforming, cloud-based communications systems, video surveillance, voice and data RF devices, secure government devices, lawful interception software, ATAs, VoIP clients and servers, medical devices, radios, embedded modems, T.38 fax, FoIP, MoIP, and RASoIP. Custom engineering designs range from turn-key solutions to complete designs including hardware, software and integration into finished products. VOCAL is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. VOCAL does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. VOCAL makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. \

Vocal offers the following to its employees.

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What was your GPA on your Undergraduate Degree? EX 3.8/4.0.
  • Due to the nature of some Government Contracting we do, we require US citizenship to for all applicants. Are you a Citizen of the United States of America?

Education:

  • Master's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Buffalo, NY 14228: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000

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