Qualcomm is hiring: Embedded Audio Software Engineer in San Diego

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Company

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

Qualcomm is a world leading provider of mobile phone, industrial and consumer IoT, headset, wearable, and automotive infotainment and telematic SoCs and software technology. Our technology solutions not only bring function and high-speed wireless connectivity to mobile devices, powering the majority of smartphones around the globe, but also to a broad spectrum of other wirelessly connected devices spanning IoT, compute, voice & music, wearable, and automotive products.

As a member of the Audio Software global development team, you will have the opportunity to work with an international team of hardware, systems, and software engineers to develop cutting edge audio and voice technology. This technology is employed by a wide-variety of products: smart phones, connected cars, XR/VR devices, smart watches, soundbars, etc. The Audio Software team drives the feature design, development, integration, and commercialization of audio and voice software running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors.

In this role, you will employ your solid foundations in embedded systems programming, real time operating systems, and computer architecture. Familiarity with audio processing and/or DSPs will be a plus.

An Ideal Candidate Will Have a Bachelor’s And/or Master’s Degree In Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Or Related Field And 0-4 Years Of Experience In

• C/C++ programming
• Embedded Systems and Programming
• Real Time Operating Systems
• Digital Signal Processing
• Computer Architecture
• Object Oriented Programming
• Software development
• Python/other scripting language
• Troubleshooting or debugging skills in embedded, preemptive execution environments;
• Experience with following areas will be preferred
• audio signal processing algorithms (machine learning enhanced echo cancellers, noise suppressors, voice UI activation and wake word engines, context detection and sensing fusion, and signal clarity and effects filters), and
• voice & music encoders/decoders
• audio signal processing frameworks and services
• embedded hardware drivers (USB, I2S, Display Port, DMA)
• Inter-processor communications
• Multi-media software development
  
  
  

General responsibilities include the architecture, design, implementation, integration, and commercialization of embedded audio and voice software that runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Hexagon DSP, ARM and other processors and meet specified performance, latency, power, robustness, and stability metrics.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
• 1+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 1+ years of experience with Database Management Software.
• 1+ years of experience with API.
• 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or Source Code Management System.
  
  
  

Principal Duties And 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.
  
  
  

Level Of Responsibility

• Works under supervision.
• Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
  
  
  

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).

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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

$94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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