Audio Engineer
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Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
Join the Qualcomm Multimedia Solutions team as a Software Developer, where you will be part of a forward-thinking technology group dedicated to pioneering new user experiences and technological innovations across various domains including mobile, audio, XR, automotive, biometrics, consumer devices, and more.
In this role, you will collaborate with a team that harnesses the power of AI to create cutting-edge audio and voice technologies. These innovations will be integrated into a wide array of devices such as smartphones, connected cars, earbuds, XR devices, smartwatches, and beyond.
Your responsibilities will include prototyping new hardware accessories and software applications, with a primary focus on Android, Linux, and embedded platforms. Development activities encompass creating new Android applications, developing Linux drivers, modifying frameworks and SDKs, and interfacing with new hardware.
Skills/Experience:
Must haves:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Mature interpersonal skills with an ability to collaboratively work with varied teams and resolve problems spanning many disciplines
* Self-starter who likes to be challenged and solve tough complex issues with a passion for coding
* Proven ability to design, debug and document complex software applications
* Proven OOD programming experience in C/C++ or Java is required; Kotlin experience is a plus.
* Strong Object Oriented Design fundamentals and design pattern experience is desired.
Experience in the following areas is also preferred:
* Experience with Android framework and middleware along with JNI
* Experience in using or developing with Android NDK/JNI.
* Familiarity with Android audio framework, Stagefright, Surface Flinger, and other Android multimedia components.
* Prior experience with on-device AI runtimes like TFLite, Pytorch edge, ExecuTorch or Qualcomm AI stack.
* Familiarity with Python for AI/ML related software development
* Familiarity with audio signal processing algorithms such as ML-based echo cancellers/noise suppression, Voice UI/ASR, filter effects, et
* Experience with embedded development and real-time operating systems
* Experience in Linux or Android driver development.
* Strong debugging skills and familiar with debugging environments such as gdb, JTAG/Trace32
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
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-accomodations@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 participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$111,300.00 - $166,900.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
Join the Qualcomm Multimedia Solutions team as a Software Developer, where you will be part of a forward-thinking technology group dedicated to pioneering new user experiences and technological innovations across various domains including mobile, audio, XR, automotive, biometrics, consumer devices, and more.
In this role, you will collaborate with a team that harnesses the power of AI to create cutting-edge audio and voice technologies. These innovations will be integrated into a wide array of devices such as smartphones, connected cars, earbuds, XR devices, smartwatches, and beyond.
Your responsibilities will include prototyping new hardware accessories and software applications, with a primary focus on Android, Linux, and embedded platforms. Development activities encompass creating new Android applications, developing Linux drivers, modifying frameworks and SDKs, and interfacing with new hardware.
Skills/Experience:
Must haves:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Mature interpersonal skills with an ability to collaboratively work with varied teams and resolve problems spanning many disciplines
* Self-starter who likes to be challenged and solve tough complex issues with a passion for coding
* Proven ability to design, debug and document complex software applications
* Proven OOD programming experience in C/C++ or Java is required; Kotlin experience is a plus.
* Strong Object Oriented Design fundamentals and design pattern experience is desired.
Experience in the following areas is also preferred:
* Experience with Android framework and middleware along with JNI
* Experience in using or developing with Android NDK/JNI.
* Familiarity with Android audio framework, Stagefright, Surface Flinger, and other Android multimedia components.
* Prior experience with on-device AI runtimes like TFLite, Pytorch edge, ExecuTorch or Qualcomm AI stack.
* Familiarity with Python for AI/ML related software development
* Familiarity with audio signal processing algorithms such as ML-based echo cancellers/noise suppression, Voice UI/ASR, filter effects, et
* Experience with embedded development and real-time operating systems
* Experience in Linux or Android driver development.
* Strong debugging skills and familiar with debugging environments such as gdb, JTAG/Trace32
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
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-accomodations@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 participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$111,300.00 - $166,900.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.