Voice AI Systems Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Nov 6
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm’s Audio Systems Group works on on-device AI and multimedia technology, focusing on audio and speech signal processing solutions that combine signal processing and machine learning. The team architects and optimizes Voice AI algorithms for deployment on Snapdragon platforms across mobile, XR, compute, IoT, and automotive markets. This role designs and commercializes audio systems, develops and deploys ML-based audio models, and validates performance on embedded hardware.
What you will do
- Design and develop end-to-end software audio system, including both reference design and IP, with a primary focus on echo cancellation, noise suppression and speech enhancement algorithms.
- Create, prototype, and commercialize innovative audio solutions using both traditional signal processing and ML methodologies.
- Analyze and validate performance of audio subsystems to meet strict metrics for robustness, power, and stability on Qualcomm platforms.
- Implement, test, and troubleshoot fixed-point and floating-point algorithms, including ML-based audio features.
- Develop, optimize, and deploy audio ML models for audio applications, with a focus on inference efficiency across NPUs, GPUs, and CPUs.
- Perform model evaluation, quantization, and compression to enable fast, robust inference on embedded hardware.
- Collaborate with cross-functional R&D, systems, and integration teams for system use case verification and commercialization support.
- Perform algorithm performance validations and benchmarking analysis with open-source models, lead demo prototyping efforts.
- Work closely with internal engineering teams and customers to drive successful commercialization of audio technologies.
- Support diversity and inclusion within Qualcomm and exhibit adaptability in a dynamic, multi-tasking team environment.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Solid background in audio signal processing fundamentals.
- Proven experience in developing, implementing, and debugging audio algorithms using both signal processing and ML approaches.
- Knowledge of Audio features, Echo Cancellation, Noise Suppression and Speech enhancement algorithms
- Strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++, Matlab, and Python.
- Experience with embedded platforms, DSP architectures, real-time operating systems, and software design patterns.
- Familiarity with different model architecture, CNNs, RNNs, U-Nets, Transformers, for use in audio applications.
- Expertise in both fixed-point and floating-point implementation.
- Demonstrated ability in audio system design, acoustic measurements, and performance analysis.
- Familiarity with DSP intrinsic and assembly programming is a plus.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional teamwork skills.
- Quick learner, self-motivated, and capable of working independently across geographically dispersed teams.
- Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Computer Science, or related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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