Automotive Audio Systems Engineer

## Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering General Summary: As a member of Qualcomm’s Audio Systems Group, you will work on the forefront of automotive audio, voice AI, and multimedia technology. The role focuses on developing and optimizing audio and speech solutions across Automotive platforms, including Android Automotive OS, hypervisor-based systems, and multi-domain architectures. You will contribute to system design and deployment of next-generation audio solutions on Snapdragon platforms. Key Responsibilities • Create, prototype, and commercialize innovative automotive audio solutions. • Design and develop audio systems across Automotive software stacks including Android Automotive OS and middleware. • Develop and integrate Audio HAL, AudioFlinger, and Android audio framework components. • Work on audio virtualization, multi-zone audio, and cabin use cases. • Develop solutions for hypervisor-based multi-OS environments (e.g., Android + RTOS co-existence). • Analyze and validate performance of audio subsystems for latency, power, and robustness on embedded platforms. • Implement, test, and debug audio pipelines across DSP, CPU, and heterogeneous compute platforms. • Collaborate with R&D, system integration, and OEM teams for automotive productization. • Support automotive SW development for demo prototyping of audio infotainment use cases Requirements • Strong foundation in audio software design • Experience with Android Audio Framework (Audio HAL, AudioFlinger, AAudio) and Automotive Audio stack. • Experience in developing and debugging audio solutions across HW-SW interfaces. • Strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++ and Python. • Experience with automotive software development, including Automotive middleware and OS integration. • Exposure to hypervisor-based system architectures and virtualization concepts. • Experience with embedded platforms, DSP architectures, real-time operating systems, and multi-threaded design. • Expertise in fixed-point and floating-point implementations. • Experience with audio system design, and system validation. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in Android Automotive OS and infotainment systems. • Experience with multi-zone audio, voice control, and in-cabin audio applications. • Knowledge of automotive communication protocols • Familiarity with virtualization platforms and automotive hypervisors (QNX Hypervisor, AGL, etc.). • Experience with power, latency, and resource optimization for automotive systems. • Familiarity with AI-based audio/voice processing solutions. • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills across software and hardware domains. Educational Qualifications Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, or related field. Keywords Automotive Audio, Android Audio, Audio HAL, AudioFlinger, Hypervisor, Virtualization, DSP, Embedded Systems, Multi-Zone Audio, Automotive OS, AAudio, Infotainment, Snapdragon Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. 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. 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