Linux Audio Senior Engineer

Job Description

Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering General Summary: Title: Sr. Engineer Exp: 4-7 Yrs About Us: We are a leading company in the audio technology industry, dedicated to creating innovative and high-quality audio solutions. Our team is passionate about open-source development and committed to contributing to the community. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux Audio Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Linux audio systems, extensive experience in Android Audio framework, and a passion for developing cutting-edge audio technologies. QCT's Audio SW CE engineer supports OEM (for IOT and other emerging technologies) with in-depth understanding of Audio technologies/Standards. Candidate should deal with the Audio Middleware, HAL, driver, firmware related engineering problems reported by ODM’s. Key Responsibilities:

• Need to support Qualcomm IoT customer projects for Audio technology.
• Need to gather requirement details for new project.
• Need to understand Audio SW architecture which includes Audio Middleware (Gstreamer, Pulse Audio), Audio HAL, Audio Flinger etc.
• Design, develop, and maintain Linux audio drivers and applications.
• Collaborate with the cross functional teams in Qualcomm to speed up the solutions to customer problems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex audio-related issues.
• Work closely with hardware and software teams to integrate audio solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior developers in best practices and advanced techniques.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Linux audio technologies.

Qualifications:

• 4 - 7 years of experience in Android Audio framework/AudioReach/ALSA Audio drivers/DSP.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Extensive experience with ALSA, PulseAudio, JACK, and other Linux audio frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with TinyALSA, ALSA, ASoC topology, and codec drivers.
• Understanding of TDM/PCM/I2S/PDM/Slimbus/Soundwire Audio Hardware Interfaces, Digital Microphones, Amplifiers and Audio Codecs is an added advantage.
• Experience with SW and HW tools used in the Linux kernel and Android debugging.

Linux Kernel Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals.
• Experience with kernel module development and debugging.
• Familiarity with kernel subsystems related to audio.
• Experience with version control systems like Git

Minimum Qualifications: •    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. • 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. • 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques. 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-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found  here . 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. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies :Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .