Audio Systems

General Summary:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked On device AI and 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 On device AI and 5G's 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, Compute, IoT and Automotive products. You will be part of the Audio Systems and R&D team developing system design for Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms.
We are seeking candidates with technical excellence in audio domain and creativity to apply their technical knowledge to exciting new cutting-edge audio technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Audio system design, leading to both reference design and intellectual property (IP)
• End-to-end HW-SW 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
• Performance analysis of Audio Subsystem
• Developing signal processing and Machine learning audio features
• Requirements analysis, troubleshooting of complex issues, functional and performance testing of the Audio solutions
• Understanding of fixed point and floating point arithmetic
• Acoustic performance test and measurements
• Demo prototyping and preparation
• Working with both internal customer engineering teams and customers for successful commercialization.

All Qualcomm employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams, and in the Company.

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. Working in cross disciplinary, geographically-dispersed teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of Support Engineering or related work experience.
  OR
  Associate's degree and 2+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.
  OR
  High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.
  *Completed advanced degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one year (Master's = one year) of work experience.

Requirements:

• Solid background in audio signal processing fundamentals
• Strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++, Matlab, and Python
• Expertise working on Machine Learning models for audio
• Expertise in developing and debugging software on any 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
• Expertise in audio system design, acoustic measurements and performance analysis
• DSP intrinsic and assembly programming is a plus

Educational Qualification:

Master's/PhD degree in Engineering, Electronics and communication, Computer Science or related field.

Keywords: Signal processing, Audio processing, speech processing, DSP, Audio Model

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accommodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process.

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