Senior Lead Engineer – Audio DSP

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited in Bangalore seeks an Audio DSP / Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop and optimize audio codecs on ARM/HiFi DSP platforms. You will work on codec libraries, DSP frameworks, and end-to-end audio pipelines, profiling on real hardware and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust audio solutions.

The role requires hands-on embedded C/C++ development, fixed-point arithmetic, and performance optimisations with attention to MCPS, code size,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field with software experience.
• 3+ years of embedded/DSP audio development experience.
• Experience with AAC, LC3, SBC codecs and related formats.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems on ARM/HiFi DSP.
• Strong knowledge of audio signal processing fundamentals.
• Experience with fixed-point arithmetic and performance optimisations.
• Ability to profile, debug on real hardware, and optimise latency and power.
• Experience integrating codecs into audio pipelines and OS audio stacks.
• Good debugging, problem-solving and written/verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with RTOS concepts and scripting tools (Python, MATLAB, Makefiles).

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality embedded DSP software for voice and music products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex embedded audio issues.
• Support customer requirements and platform enablement.
• Contribute to project planning, documentation and IP generation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and hardware partners.
• Profile audio pipelines and optimise for MCPS, memory, latency, and power.

Skills

embedded/DSP audio development

audio codec development

ARM/HiFi DSP

C/C++ for embedded systems

audio signal processing

fixed-point arithmetic

code optimization

codec integration

debugging

profiling

collaboration

communication

embedded audio frameworks

audio interfaces PCM/I2S/SPDIF

RTOS concepts

Python/ MATLAB/ Makefiles

Qualcomm platforms

multi-site teams

Education

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

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, CS, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, CS, or related field

Tools

ARM

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

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.

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 optimisation, 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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR 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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