Audio HW Systems senior Engineer

Qualcomm; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a highly motivated Audio HW Systems Engineer in Hyderabad to work on defining and delivering next-generation audio codecs and subsystem solutions. You will collaborate with a diverse team to drive standardization efforts and system architecture. The role demands expertise in MIPI SoundWire and audio architectures, alongside excellent communication skills. Candidates must hold a Master's or PhD in engineering or related fields, with relevant experience in Systems Engineering.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of audio interfaces such as SoundWire, I2S, Slimbus.
• Experience with audio codec HW system design.
• Hands-on experience with audio subsystem bring-up and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead MIPI SoundWire and SDCA standardization efforts.
• Define and review SoundWire HW-SW interfaces.
• Support end-to-end HW-SW system design and validation.

Skills

MIPI SoundWire

SDCA

Audio Codec

Speaker Amplifier

HW-SW co-design

Debugging

System-level thinking

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science

Tools

Audio Precision

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary

The Audio Systems team is looking for a highly motivated Audio HW Systems Engineer with deep expertise in MIPI SoundWire and SDCA, and a passion for influencing industry standards through active participation in the MIPI SoundWire Working Group. In this role, you will work with a diverse team of HW Systems, Audio Systems, Algorithm, and Software experts to define, architect, and deliver next‑generation audio codecs and SoundWire‑based subsystem solutions for mobile phones, compute platforms, XR, automotive, and a wide range of IoT devices. Members of the team enjoy working at the intersection of industry standardization, system architecture, and real‑world product deployment, contributing technologies that shape future specifications and are commercialized at scale on Snapdragon platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to MIPI SoundWire and SDCA standardization efforts, including active participation in SoundWire Working Group discussions, reviews, and proposals.
• Drive SoundWire and SDCA architecture definition for audio codecs, speaker amplifiers, and audio subsystems across Qualcomm platforms.
• Define and review SoundWire HW‑SW interfaces, data/control flows, discovery, enumeration, synchronization, and power management.
• Support end‑to‑end HW‑SW system design, development, prototyping, validation, and commercialization of audio solutions.
• Collaborate with internal algorithm, software, and platform teams to ensure robust, power‑efficient, and scalable HW‑SW implementations.
• Support customer engagements involving Audio Codec, Speaker Amplifier, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multi‑tasked environment.
• Self‑starter mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent verbal, written, and technical presentation skills.
• Quick learner, self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a globally distributed team.
• Aspiration for technical excellence and industry leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of audio interfaces such as SoundWire, I2S, Slimbus, PCM, PDM.
• Solid background in Audio Codec, Speaker Amplifier, and SoundWire‑based system architectures.
• Proficiency in end‑to‑end audio system prototyping and integration.
• Experience with audio codec HW system design (analog, digital, or mixed‑signal).
• Understanding of HW‑SW co‑design, control/data plane interfaces, and embedded system constraints.
• Hands‑on experience with audio subsystem bring‑up, debugging, and validation on embedded platforms.
• Experience using Audio Precision and codec evaluation platforms.
• Aware of recent trends in audio codec and interface standardization.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and system‑level thinking.

Education Requirements

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

Additional 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.

Equal‑Opportunity and Accessibility

Qualcomm is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to an accessible hiring process for individuals with disabilities.