Each year, 2.5 trillion hours are spent on household chores. At Matic, we’re on a mission to recapture that lost time, and we’re doing it by revolutionizing home robotics.
Our first product, also called Matic, is a Wall-E-esque floor cleaning robot. We've built what amounts to "full self-driving in the home” with real-time 3D mapping, adaptive path-tracking, and a precise semantic understanding of the home. Our breakthroughs in spatial AI allow Matic to work reliably in real homes, using only RGB cameras and neural networks running on-device.
Privacy FirstWhat happens in the home, stays in the home. Our robots are private by design, with all data processing performed by the robot itself, not in the cloud.
Our ApproachBefore the iPhone, consumers adopted several distinct devices; cell phones, PDAs, and portable music players each served a particular need. We believe in a similar progression for home robotics, starting with single-purpose robots and building iteratively toward more complex capabilities over time.
Our CultureMatic is a tight-knit and collaborative team, singularly focused on building products our customers will cherish. We're ultra-hardworking people committed to solving tough problems that save precious time and energy.
About the roleAs an NVH Engineer, you'll be the guardian of peace and quiet in our customers' homes, ensuring our robots operate so they practically disappear into the background of daily life. You'll apply deep acoustic expertise across mechanical, electrical, and software systems to achieve industry-leading noise performance.
If you're passionate about the science of sound and obsessed with creating products that are quieter than a whisper, we'd love to talk to you about how you can help us set new standards for home robotics.
What you'll do
Lead system-level acoustic optimization to achieve industry-leading noise levels of 50-55 dBA during operation
Conduct comprehensive NVH testing including sound power measurements, modal analysis, and psychoacoustic evaluation
Perform root cause analysis of noise sources using techniques like sound intensity mapping, ODS, and transfer path analysis
Design acoustic treatments including damping materials, isolation mounts, and absorption strategies
Develop and validate acoustic simulation models using SEA, BEM, or FEM methods for early-stage design optimization
Create NVH specifications and cascade requirements to subsystem teams for motors, fans, gears, and structural components
Optimize airflow paths and fan designs to minimize aeroacoustic noise while maintaining thermal performance
Design vibration isolation systems and tuned mass dampers to reduce structure-borne noise transmission
Establish and operate acoustic testing facilities including semi-anechoic chambers and reverberation rooms
Work with industrial design team to integrate acoustic solutions without compromising aesthetics or usability
What we look for
Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or Physics
4+ years of experience in NVH engineering for consumer products, automotive, or appliances
Expertise with acoustic measurement equipment including sound level meters, intensity probes, and accelerometers
Proficiency in NVH analysis software such as LMS Test.Lab, Brüel & Kjær PULSE, or HEAD acoustics ArtemiS
Experience with acoustic simulation tools including COMSOL, Actran, or VA One
Strong understanding of acoustics fundamentals including wave propagation, modal analysis, and psychoacoustics
Knowledge of vibration isolation principles, damping mechanisms, and acoustic material properties
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) for systematic noise reduction studies
Familiarity with acoustic standards (ISO 3744, IEC 60704) and sound quality metrics (loudness, sharpness, roughness)
Track record of achieving aggressive noise targets in shipped consumer products
Comfort with fast-paced, startup atmosphere -- you don't shy away from the hard work
High level of maturity, ownership, and pride in your work
We'd love to hear from you if...
You are genuinely motivated to help those around you
You are passionate about learning outside of your normal comfort zones
You love diagnosing complex technical issues
You are excited to do great work
Top Skills
What We Do
Matic is reimagining the next generation of fully autonomous, helpful, and elegant home robots using AI and computer vision. Level-5 autonomy in your home.
Our flagship product, Matic, is a remarkably smart, proactive, and secure floor-cleaning robot that uses photo-realistic vision with precise 3D mapping to provide a home with perpetually clean floors.
