Engineer- Audio Systems

Key Skills

Audio signal processing, C Programming, C++, Data structuring, DSPs, Machine learning techniques, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming, Teamwork

Job Description

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G - ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age - and this is where you come in. QUALCOMM is the world's leading developer of next generation wireless and multimedia technology. Immediate opportunities exist in QUALCOMM's Audio Systems Group to work in the area of audio and speech signal processing, developing audio solutions for next generation multimedia solutions for mobile, XR, IoT and automotive products. You will be part of the Audio Systems and R&D team and develop software for Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms.

We are seeking candidates with technical excellence in audio and speech signal Processing and creativity to apply their technical knowledge to exciting new cutting-edge audio technologies. 

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will have responsibilities in one or more of the following areas:

• Audio technology research and software development, leading to both reference design and intellectual property (IP)
• End-2-end Audio system design, development, prototyping, performance validation and commercialization of new audio features/technologies that meet performance, power, robustness and stability metrics on Qualcomm platforms
• Optimization of performance and power of audio algorithms on DSP and ARM on Qualcomm System-on-Chip (SoC) devices.
• Responsibilities also includes requirement analysis, troubleshooting of complex issues, functional and performance testing of the Audio algorithms
• Algorithm implementation using fixed point and floating-point arithmetic
• Acoustic performance test and measurements
• Training and validation of machine learning models
• Demo prototyping and preparation
• Documentation and support to internal teams for technology productization
• Supporting marketing teams for technology promotion
• Working with both internal customer engineering teams and customers for successful commercialization.
• Technology evaluation and competitive analysis
• All Qualcomm employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams, and in the Company

Requirements:

Solid background in audio signal processing fundamentals

Strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++

Expertise in developing and debugging software on embedded platforms.

Knowledge of any DSP architecture, real time operating system concepts

Knowledge of software design patterns, multi-threaded programming, data structures and basic algorithms

Expertise in fixed point and floating-point implementation of Audio algorithms

Expertise in audio system design, acoustic measurements and performance analysis (Adobe Audition, HATS, ACQUA, Audio precision,..)

DSP intrinsic and assembly programming is plus

Experience in python and Matlab is plus

Experience with machine learning tools, techniques, analysis and ML frameworks is plus

Experience in Audio module development (Echo Cancellation, Noise suppression, Active Noise cancellation) is a plus

Proven ability to work in a dynamic, multi-tasked environment 

Self-starter who likes to be challenged and solve tough complex problems

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Quick learner, self-motivated, able to work independently and a Team player.

Aspiration for excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Applicants: If you need an accommodation, during the application/hiring process, you may request an accommodation by sending email to accommodationsupport 

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.