Senior Project Engineer - Audio Systems

Tata Technologies; Bicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Employee vehicle privilege scheme

Private health care

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Audio Systems to lead the design and integration of in-car audio for next-generation vehicles. Based at a customer site in Bicester, the role blends embedded software and audio DSP expertise with automotive infotainment knowledge.

You will work on Android Automotive, HAL and middleware, implementing DSP algorithms and ensuring low-latency, high-quality sound across car audio chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Android development.
• Experience with DSP, real-time audio, and automotive infotainment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and integration of advanced audio systems for next-gen vehicles.
• Work on Android Automotive, DSP algorithms, and audio frameworks to deliver premium sound.
• Design software architecture, ensure low-latency audio and high system stability.
• Develop and optimize audio software components for infotainment systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, UX and external suppliers to deliver quality products.
• Drive testing and ASPICE-aligned quality processes.

Skills

C++ programming

Android development

DSP theory

Real-time audio processing

Audio frameworks

Linux/UNIX

Automotive infotainment

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Android Audio HAL

DSP libraries

Audio Policy Manager

Audio Flinger

QNX

CarPlay/Android Auto

Job description

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer - Audio Systems to be based at our customer’s site in Bicester .

Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.

The Role:

The Senior Project Engineer - Audio Systems will lead the design, development and integration of advanced audio systems for next-generation vehicles. This role combines expertise in audio signal processing, embedded software development, and automotive infotainment systems. The engineer will work on Android Automotive, DSP algorithms, and audio frameworks to deliver premium in-car sound experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Integration

• Design, implement, and optimize audio software components for automotive infotainment systems.
• Work on Android Audio Framework, HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer), and middleware components.
• Develop DSP algorithms for noise cancellation, equalization, and immersive sound
• Create detailed software architecture and design documents.
• Ensure low-latency audio processing and high system stability.
• Integrate audio solutions with automotive SoCs and connectivity standards (CarPlay, Android Auto).

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Perform unit, integration, and functional testing of audio modules.
• Drive automated test cases and maintain compliance with ASPICE and automotive standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (hardware, UX, multimedia) and external suppliers.

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills in C++ and Android development.
• Knowledge of DSP theory, real-time audio processing, Active noise control, equalizers, and sound effects.
• knowledge of Audio frameworks: Android Audio HAL, DSP libraries.
• Strong understanding of audio system architecture: Amplifiers, speakers, sub woofers, microphones, ANC/ENC systems
• Expertise in Android Audio Framework, HAL, Audio Policy Manager, Audio Flinger.
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX, QNX, and automotive communication buses (A2B, TDM).
• Vehicle NVH awareness.
• Good knowledge of vehicle infotainment systems and associated features.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI-driven audio processing and cloud-based audio streaming.
• Knowledge of CarPlay and Android Auto certifications.
• Familiarity with audio networking protocols and immersive sound technologies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/master’s in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications: ASPICE, Agile, or relevant automotive certifications are a plus.

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.