Sr Engineer – Audio Acoustics & Tuning Engineer

Skip to main contentOur CompanyOur BusinessSearch for JobsJoin Talent NetworkFAQsProfileEnglishSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSr Engineer – Audio Acoustics & Tuning EngineerHyderabad, Telangāna, India No longer accepting applications.Job ID3087379As a member of Qualcomm’s Audio Systems and R&D team, you will work on tuning and validating end-to-end audio and acoustic solutions on Snapdragon platforms. The role focuses on acoustic tuning, subjective and objective audio quality evaluation, and system-level tuning to meet carrier, customer, and platform KPIs across mobile, XR, compute, IoT, and automotive products.Key Responsibilities· Execute acoustic and audio feature tuning to meet carrier and customer KPIs.· Perform subjective and objective evaluation of audio quality using industry-standard tools and methodologies.· Analyze audio signal characteristics and validate performance of audio algorithms and use cases.· Validate Qualcomm audio solutions across hardware and software stacks.· Troubleshoot and debug audio HW/SW issues at system level.· Work with HW schematics, audio analog and digital components, and interfaces (Analog Mics, Digital Mics, Speakers and transducers).· Develop and maintain tuning automation frameworks and scripting workflows for repeatable and scalable tuning.· Create automation scripts in Python and/or MATLAB for tuning, measurements, data analysis, and reporting.· Collaborate with cross-functional R&D, systems, platform, and customer teams for commercialization support.· Support system-level performance testing, measurements, and demo validation efforts.Requirements· Strong fundamentals in audio signal processing· Hands-on experience in acoustic tuning and audio feature validation.· Understanding of audio HW schematics and analog/digital audio components.· Knowledge of digital audio interfaces and audio subsystem· Experience probing and analyzing audio signal characteristics.· Strong analytical and debugging skills across HW and SW layers.· Programming and scripting skills in Python and/or MATLAB.· Experience building tuning automation, batch processing, and analysis pipelines is highly desirable.· Exposure to audio pre/post-processing algorithms (EC/NS, AGC/Limiter, SRC, Speaker Protection, Voice AI features etc.) is a plus.· Hands-on experience using audio analyzers such as ACQUA, Audio Precision (APx), Head Acoustics, or equivalent tools for objective audio and acoustic measurements· Experience with Qualcomm tools and Qualcomm platforms is a plus· All Qualcomm employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams, and in the Company.• Proven ability to work in a dynamic, multi-tasked environment• Self-starter who likes to be challenged and solve tough complex problems• Quick learner, self-motivated, able to work independently and a Team player.• Aspiration for excellence.• Working in cross disciplinary, geographically-dispersed teams· Excellent written, verbal, and cross-functional collaboration skills.· Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked, and dynamic environment.Educational QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.2+ years of experience in audio, acoustics, or related domain.KeywordsAcoustic Tuning, Audio Signal Processing, Subjective Listening, HATS, PoLQA, 3QUEST, ACQUA, Echo Cancellation, Noise Suppression, ANC, Audio Codecs, Tuning Tools, Audio Analyzers, Python Automation, MATLAB Scripting, Audio Validation, Qualcomm Aqstic