Audio Engineer at Qualcomm San Diego, CA

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 122,500 - 183,700; Full time

Job summary

Itlearn360 in San Diego, CA, is hiring an Audio Engineer to design and develop digital signal processing solutions focusing on audio applications. The candidate will work on hardware DSP IP design and contribute to multimedia systems projects.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in signal processing, along with skills in programming languages like Matlab and Python. A competitive salary range of $122,500 to $183,700 is offered alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of Systems Engineering experience required.
• Master’s degree and 1+ year of Systems Engineering experience accepted.
• Strong background in DSP and mixed-signal processing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design systems-level hardware for DSP functionality.
• Develop complex DSP algorithms consistent with product proposals.
• Collaborate on design reviews for subsystem development.

Skills

Digital signal processing

Mixed-signal processing

Matlab

Python

C/C++

High-level synthesis tools

SystemC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Ph.D. in Engineering or related field

Tools

Matlab

Adobe Audition

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Job description

Audio Engineer – Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

San Diego, CA

Job Area: Engineering Group > Multimedia Systems

Job Summary

Design and develop cutting‑edge digital signal processing (DSP) IP focusing on audio applications. Work on various projects such as hardware DSP IP design, low‑power digital CODEC and audio subsystem development, audio peripheral device development, and integration into System‑on‑Chip (SoC) architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in digital signal or mixed‑signal processing, including PCM and PDM domain filter design.
• Experience with high‑level synthesis tools and SystemC.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, and C/C++.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design systems‑level hardware to implement DSP functionality; identify power constraints and trade‑offs, and propose innovative solutions.
• Contribute to technical conversations and documentation (white papers, schematics, FDD, HLDR); escalates complex technical issues to appropriate contacts.
• Participate in design reviews for subsystem development; define design constraints and identify solutions to meet design targets.
• Collaborate with peers to design products that meet customer requirements and standards.
• Develop test environments and test cases to verify designs; evaluate results, validate hardware against specifications, define test plans, record and present findings.
• Use appropriate tools (Matlab, Adobe Audition) and equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer) for analyzing hardware designs.
• Complete complex tasks and solve issues through analysis of system‑model simulation data.
• Develop or adapt complex DSP algorithms and models aligned with product proposals or roadmaps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related experience.
• Ph.D. in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Works in the lab, can use hazardous chemicals (e.g., glue, machinery).

EEO Statement

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: $122,500.00 – $183,700.00.

Salary is one component of total compensation. Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. Benefits package supports success at work, at home, and at play.