Sr Engineer Audio Acoustics & Tuning Engineer

## \nCompany:\n\nQualcomm India Private Limited\n\n## Job Area:\n\nEngineering Group, Engineering Group \u003e Systems Engineering\n\nGeneral Summary:\n\nAs a member of Qualcomm\u2019s Audio Systems and R\u0026D 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n\u00b7 Execute acoustic and audio feature tuning to meet carrier and customer KPIs.\n\n\u00b7 Perform subjective and objective evaluation of audio quality using industry-standard tools and methodologies.\n\n\u00b7 Analyze audio signal characteristics and validate performance of audio algorithms and use cases.\n\n\u00b7 Validate Qualcomm audio solutions across hardware and software stacks.\n\n\u00b7 Troubleshoot and debug audio HW/SW issues at system level.\n\n\u00b7 Work with HW schematics, audio analog and digital components, and interfaces (Analog Mics, Digital Mics, Speakers and transducers).\n\n\u00b7 Develop and maintain tuning automation frameworks and scripting workflows for repeatable and scalable tuning.\n\n\u00b7 Create automation scripts in Python and/or MATLAB for tuning, measurements, data analysis, and reporting.\n\n\u00b7 Collaborate with cross-functional R\u0026D, systems, platform, and customer teams for commercialization support.\n\n\u00b7 Support system-level performance testing, measurements, and demo validation efforts.\n\nRequirements\n\n\u00b7 Strong fundamentals in audio signal processing\n\n\u00b7 Hands-on experience in acoustic tuning and audio feature validation.\n\n\u00b7 Understanding of audio HW schematics and analog/digital audio components.\n\n\u00b7 Knowledge of digital audio interfaces and audio subsystem\n\n\u00b7 Experience probing and analyzing audio signal characteristics.\n\n\u00b7 Strong analytical and debugging skills across HW and SW layers.\n\n\u00b7 Programming and scripting skills in Python and/or MATLAB.\n\n\u00b7 Experience building tuning automation, batch processing, and analysis pipelines is highly desirable.\n\n\u00b7 Exposure to audio pre/post-processing algorithms (EC/NS, AGC/Limiter, SRC, Speaker Protection, Voice AI features etc.) is a plus.\n\n\u00b7 Hands-on experience using audio analyzers such as ACQUA, Audio Precision (APx), Head Acoustics, or equivalent tools for objective audio and acoustic measurements\n\n\u00b7 Experience with Qualcomm tools and Qualcomm platforms is a plus\n\n\u00b7 All Qualcomm employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams, and in the Company.\n\n\u2022 Proven ability to work in a dynamic, multi-tasked environment\n\n\u2022 Self-starter who likes to be challenged and solve tough complex problems\n\n\u2022 Quick learner, self-motivated, able to work independently and a Team player.\n\n\u2022 Aspiration for excellence.\n\n\u2022 Working in cross disciplinary, geographically-dispersed teams\n\n\u00b7 Excellent written, verbal, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\n\n\u00b7 Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked, and dynamic environment.\n\nEducational Qualifications\n\nBachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in Electronics \u0026 Communication, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.\n\n2+ years of experience in audio, acoustics, or related domain.\n\nKeywords\n\nAcoustic 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\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n\u2022 Bachelor\u0027s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. \nOR \nMaster\u0027s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience. \nOR \nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.\n\n\n\n\nApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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