Senior Engineer – Audio DSP

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited in Bengaluru is seeking Audio DSP / Embedded Software Engineers to design, develop, port, integrate and optimize audio codecs on ARM and HiFi DSP platforms. You will work on codec libraries, DSP frameworks, and system-level audio pipelines to enable end-to-end audio use cases.

You will apply embedded C/C++ development, fixed-point arithmetic, and performance optimizations focusing on MCPS, code size, heap/memory, latency and power.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with embedded C/C++ development
• Experience in audio codec development and integration (AAC, LC3, SBC)
• Experience with ARM and HiFi DSP platforms
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Solid foundation in audio signal processing and codec fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality embedded DSP software for voice and music products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Support customer requirements and contribute to project planning.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation.
• Contribute to Qualcomm’s IP and patent submissions.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

DSP audio

ARM HiFi DSP

Code optimization

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering / Information Systems / Computer Science

PhD in Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

HiFi DSP

ARM DSP extensions

Job description

Qualcomm is a pioneer in silicon and software technologies for consumer electronics and a global leader in wireless innovation. We are looking for Audio DSP / Embedded Software Engineers based in Bangalore to work on next-generation voice and music solutions.

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

The role involves designing, developing, porting, integrating, and optimizing audio codecs on ARM and HiFi DSP platforms. You will work as part of the DSP team on codec libraries, DSP frameworks, and system-level audio pipelines, integrating audio algorithms into production platforms and enabling end-to-end audio use cases.

The position requires strong hands‑on experience with embedded C/C++ development, fixed‑point arithmetic, and performance‑critical code optimization, focusing on MCPS, code size, heap/memory usage, latency, and power consumption. You will profile and debug issues on real hardware platforms and collaborate closely with platform, interface, and customer teams to deliver robust, customer‑ready audio solutions.

Key responsibilities include

• developing high‑quality embedded DSP software for voice and music products;
• troubleshooting and resolving complex issues;
• supporting customer requirements;
• contributing to project planning and execution;
• creating and maintaining engineering documentation;
• contributing to Qualcomm’s intellectual property, including support for patent submissions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded/DSP audio development
• Experience in audio codec development and integration (e.g., AAC, LC3, SBC, CVSD)
• Hands‑on experience working on ARM and HiFi DSP (or equivalent DSP platforms)
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, including HiFi and/or ARM architectures.
• Strong foundation in audio signal processing and codec fundamentals.
• (MDCT, quantization, psychoacoustics, bitstream structures)
• Hands‑on experience with fixed‑point arithmetic and performance‑critical embedded code.
• Experience in optimizing code for:
• Execution speed (MCPS)
• Code size
• Heap and stack memory usage
• Latency and power consumption
• Experience integrating codecs into audio pipelines and system-level audio frameworks
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
• Experience profiling and debugging audio behaviour on real hardware platforms
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Engineering degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience with HiFi DSP, ARM DSP extensions, or equivalent DSP architectures
• Familiarity with embedded audio frameworks, DSP frameworks, and OS‑level audio stacks
• Exposure to customer support, platform enablement, or ecosystem integration
• Familiarity with digital audio interfaces and formats (PCM, I2S, SPDIF)
• Knowledge of RTOS concepts such as tasks, queues, semaphores, and scheduling
• Experience with tools and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, and Makefiles
• Prior experience working on Qualcomm/CSR platforms is a plus
• Experience working with multi‑site or cross‑geo teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Keywords

DSP, Audio, Audio framework, Audio Codec, signal processing, audio algorithm, Codec, Profiling, LC3, AAC, SBC, ARM optimization, HiFi Optimization

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