Audio Systems Acoustic Engineer (Sr Eng)

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G - ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age - and this is where you come in. QUALCOMM is the world's leading developer of next generation wireless and multimedia technology. We are looking for a passionate Acoustic Engineer to join QUALCOMM’s Advanced Tech R&D team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the tuning and sound quality optimization of audio and voice for our range of products including earbuds, phones, and vehicles. You will apply your expertise in signal processing, acoustic simulation, and electroacoustic principles to enhance the auditory experience of our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Implement, optimize, and validate audio signal processing and audio machine learning solutions for earbuds, phones, PCs, XR and vehicle audio systems.
• Conduct acoustic analyses and assessments for product development.
• Develop and validate acoustic models using simulation tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and integrate acoustic designs.
• Create performance reports and provide recommendations for sound quality improvements.
• Design and conduct audio listening experiments, including statistical analysis.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in acoustics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in signal processing, acoustic theory, electroacoustic fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Experience with audio signal modeling and algorithm development.
• Knowledge of C, C++, or other programming languages for audio applications.
• Familiarity with audio systems tuning and sound system calibration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of machine learning and application to audio.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in FEA, BEM methods and COMSOL for acoustic simulation.
• Working experience with ApX and HEAD Acoustics for acoustic data capture and analysis.
• Working experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g. R)
• Experience in implementing electroacoustic laboratories
• Knowledge of electroacoustic standards such as 3GPP, ETSI, ITU-T, CTIA

Education Requirements Required:
• Master’s degree in engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or a related field + 3yrs or experience OR
• PhD in engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or a related field

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.

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