Senior Embedded Audio Software Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA

Full Time

Senior

111k-167k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Qualcomm is a world leading provider of mobile phone, industrial and consumer IoT, headset, wearable, and automotive infotainment and telematic SoCs and software technology. As a member of the Audio Software global development team, you will work with an international team of hardware, systems, and software engineers to develop cutting edge audio and voice technology employed in a wide variety of products such as smartphones, connected cars, XR/VR devices, smart watches, and soundbars. The role involves the architecture, design, implementation, integration, and commercialization of embedded audio and voice software running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors, with a focus on meeting performance, latency, power, robustness, and stability metrics.

Key Responsibilities

Applies software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
Writes technical documentation for software projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
0-4 years of experience in C/C++ programming, Embedded Systems, Real Time Operating Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Architecture, Object Oriented Programming, Software development, Python/other scripting languages.
Troubleshooting or debugging skills in embedded, preemptive execution environments.
Experience with audio signal processing algorithms, voice & music encoders/decoders, audio signal processing frameworks and services, embedded hardware drivers (USB, I2S, Display Port, DMA), inter-processor communications, and multimedia software development.
Minimum of 2+ years of work or academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience, or a PhD.

Nice to Have

Experience with database management software (2+ years).
Experience with API (2+ years).
Work experience with Git, Perforce, or source code management systems (1+ year).
Familiarity with audio signal processing algorithms enhanced with machine learning, voice UI activation, wake word engines, context detection, and signal effects filters.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field with 1+ year of experience.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary range of $111,300.00 - $166,900.00.
Annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for RSU grants.
Highly competitive benefits package supporting success at work, home, and play.

Working at Qualcomm

Qualcomm is committed to equal opportunity employment and providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities. The company emphasizes adherence to policies regarding confidentiality, security, and proprietary information, and values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

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