Audio HW Systems senior Engineer

Qualcomm; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 7,662,835 - 11,494,252; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is looking for a motivated Audio HW Systems Engineer in Hyderabad to join the Audio Systems team. You will lead MIPI SoundWire and SDCA standardization efforts and define next-generation audio codecs and SoundWire-based subsystem solutions.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering, strong knowledge of audio interfaces, and excellent communication skills. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on innovative audio technologies.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of audio interfaces related to SoundWire.
• Experience with audio codec HW system design including analog, digital, or mixed-signal.
• Hands-on experience with audio subsystem bring-up and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to MIPI SoundWire and SDCA standardization efforts.
• Define SoundWire HW-SW interfaces and data/control flows.
• Collaborate with internal teams for robust audio solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of audio interfaces (SoundWire, I2S, Slimbus, PCM, PDM)

Problem-solving skills and system-level thinking

Ability to work independently and in teams

Strong communication and presentation skills

Education

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

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of experience

Tools

Audio Precision and codec evaluation platforms

Job description

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.


• Awareness 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


• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.


• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.


• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Applicants: 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‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number. 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.