Automotive Audio Systems Engineer

About the Role

Qualcomm's Audio Systems and R&D team is seeking a talented and highly motivated engineer specializing in the implementation of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms and Machine Learning (ML) models for next-generation in-vehicle audio experiences. This role involves hands-on development, integration, evaluation, and optimization of advanced audio algorithms on Snapdragon platforms, with an emphasis on ensuring robust, real-time performance in embedded automotive environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize DSP algorithms for automotive audio applications (e.g., noise reduction, echo cancellation, audio enhancement, Zonal Voice).
• Implement Machine Learning models and audio signal processing modules for deployment in embedded systems.
• Integrate audio algorithms into embedded platforms, ensuring that real-time performance and robustness requirements are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, systems) for algorithm integration and productization.
• Perform root cause analysis and debugging of audio system issues, proposing and implementing effective solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in audio DSP, ML, and automotive compliance and standards, and contribute innovative ideas to the team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Solid understanding of Audio Signal processing.
• Strong programming experience in Embedded C, real-time DSP.
• Basic understanding of Python and ML.
• Proven experience with DSP algorithm design and implementation for audio applications.
• Hands-on experience working with ACQUA, Audio Precision, or similar audio analysis and measurement tools.
• Experience with implementing ML models and inference analysis for audio features.
• Experience working in embedded and/or automotive environments is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams across functions and locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Masters or PhD in Electronics and Communication, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (with Signal Processing coursework or experience), or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of automotive infotainment systems and their audio stack.
• Familiarity with noise reduction, echo cancellation, audio enhancement, Zonal Voice.
• Familiarity with Qualcomm SDKs and tools.