Audio DSP Codec SW Developer – Engineer

## Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is a pioneer in silicon and software technologies for consumer electronics and a global leader in wireless innovation. We are looking for Audio DSP / Embedded Software Engineers based in Bangalore to work on next-generation voice and music solutions. The role involves designing, developing, porting, integrating, and optimizing audio codecs on ARM and HiFi DSP platforms. You will work as part of the DSP team on codec libraries, DSP frameworks, and system-level audio pipelines, integrating audio algorithms into production platforms and enabling end-to-end audio use cases. The position requires strong hands-on experience with embedded C/C++ development, fixed‑point arithmetic, and performance‑critical code optimization, focusing on MCPS, code size, heap/memory usage, latency, and power consumption. You will profile and debug issues on real hardware platforms and collaborate closely with platform, interface, and customer teams to deliver robust, customer-ready audio solutions. Key responsibilities include developing high-quality embedded DSP software for voice and music products; troubleshooting and resolving complex issues; supporting customer requirements; contributing to project planning and execution; creating and maintaining engineering documentation; and contributing to Qualcomm’s intellectual property, including support for patent submissions. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. * 2+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded/DSP audio development * Experience in audio codec development and integration (e.g., AAC, LC3, SBC, CVSD) * Hands-on experience working on ARM and HiFi DSP (or equivalent DSP platforms) * Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, including HiFi and/or ARM architectures. * Strong foundation in audio signal processing and codec fundamentals. (MDCT, quantization, psychoacoustics, bitstream structures) * Hands-on experience with fixed-point arithmetic and performance‑critical embedded code. * Experience in optimizing code for: * Execution speed (MCPS) * Code size * Heap and stack memory usage * Latency and power consumption * Experience integrating codecs into audio pipelines and system-level audio frameworks * Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills 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.