Engineer - Audio Systems Machine Learning Engineer

1 Day ago • 2 Years +

Audio Engineering

Job Description

Join Qualcomm's Audio Systems Group to design and implement on-device AI and multimedia audio solutions for Snapdragon platforms across mobile, XR, compute, IoT, and automotive markets. This role involves architecting, optimizing, and commercializing advanced audio features, including framework and driver development, debugging, performance validation, and collaboration with global R&D and integration teams. You will create innovative solutions using traditional signal processing and ML frameworks, ensuring robustness, power efficiency, and stability.

Good To Have:

Experience with Android framework and middleware
Familiarity with Android audio framework, NuPlayer, Audio Track, AudioFlinger/AudioPolicyManager, HAL, and other Android components
Experience in developing, implementing, and debugging audio solutions on ARM, DSP or RISC-V
Experience in ML Framework, AI inferencing
Prior experience in Automotive audio
Strong Object Oriented Design fundamentals and design pattern experience
Knowledge of the Linux kernel and its operation
Strong debugging skills and familiar with debugging environments such as gdb, JTAG/Trace32
Experience in Audio pre/post-processing algorithms for subjective quality enhancement (EC/NS, ANC, ICC, AGC/ limiter, SRC, speech recognition, etc.)
Experience in audio processing pipeline implementation for media applications (playback, capture, voice call, software defined radio, etc.)
Experience with Java or C#

Must Have:

Proven ability to design, debug and document complex software applications
C or C++ with multi-threaded programming and debugging experience
Experience with P4, Git, or similar SCM tools
Strong operating systems and software engineering skills
Experience with embedded platforms, DSP architectures, real-time operating systems, and software design patterns
Experience developing and debugging in embedded environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Mature interpersonal skills for collaborative problem-solving
Proven ability to work in a dynamic, multi-tasked environment
Self-starter who likes to be challenged and solve tough complex issues
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years experience in Audio framework and drivers development

Perks:

World-class health benefit options providing comprehensive coverage to employees and their eligible dependents.
Programs designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
Self and family resources to build emotional/mental strength, resilience, and define purpose.
Wellbeing programs and resources to support employees in living and working well.

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Job Posting Date

2025-11-11

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary:

Job Overview:

As a member of Qualcomm’s Audio Systems Group, you will work on the forefront of on-device AI and multimedia technology. Your focus will be on the design and implementation audio solutions on snapdragon platforms. You will help architect and optimize the audio solutions for deployment on next-generation Snapdragon platforms across mobile, XR, compute, IoT, and automotive markets.

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

Resposibilities

This position requires the candidate to design and implement framework and drivers for advanced audio features.

Responsibilities also includes driving the features end to end, colloborating with global teams, debugging and troubleshooting issues and performance validation.

Create, prototype, and commercialize innovative audio solutions using both traditional signal processing and ML frameworks.

Analyze and validate performance of audio subsystems to meet strict metrics for robustness, power, and stability on Qualcomm platforms.

Collaborate with cross-functional R&D, systems, and integration teams for system use case verification and commercialization support.

Work closely with internal engineering teams and customers to drive successful commercialization of audio technologies.

Requirements

Proven ability to design, debug and document complex software applications

C or C++ with multi-threaded programming and debugging experience is required.

Experience with P4, Git, or similar SCM tools.

Strong operating systems and software engineering skills

Experience with Android framework and middleware is highly desired.

Familiarity with Android audio framework, NuPlayer, Audio Track, AudioFlinger/AudioPolicyManager, HAL, and other Android components is highly desired.

Experience with embedded platforms, DSP architectures, real-time operating systems, and software design patterns.

Experience in developing, implementing, and debugging audio solutions on ARM, DSP or RISC-V is Plus

Experience in ML Framework, AI inferencing is plus.

Prior experience in Automotive audio is plus

Experience developing and debugging in embedded environments

Strong Object Oriented Design fundamentals and design pattern experience is desired.

Knowledge of the Linux kernel and its operation is highly desired

Strong debugging skills and familiar with debugging environments such as gdb, JTAG/Trace32 is highly desired.

Experience in Audio pre/post-processing algorithms for subjective quality enhancement (EC/NS, ANC, ICC, AGC/ limiter, SRC, speech recognition, etc.) is a plus.

Experience in audio processing pipeline implementation for media applications (playback, capture, voice call, software defined radio, etc.) is a plus

Experience with Java or C# is a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Mature interpersonal skills with an ability to collaboratively work with many varied teams and resolve problems spanning many disciplines

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

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Engineering, Electronics and communication, Computer Science or related filed.

2+ years experience in Audio framework and drivers development

Keywords: Andriod framework, Audio framework, AudioFlinger, Andriod HAL, Automotive SW

Targetted Companies: Oneplus, Xiaomi, AMD, Samsung, Intel, Harman

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