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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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The Speech & Audio Research Engineer joins the Multimedia R&D Group to develop novel technologies for real-time communication and collaboration. This role involves conducting fundamental research in signal processing and machine learning to create algorithms, models, and systems for natural human-to-machine and human-to-human interaction. Key responsibilities include developing conversational speech codecs for wireless networks, designing embedded neural network models with optimization and quantization, and prototyping communication systems for virtual or augmented reality applications. The position requires expertise in digital signal processing techniques like linear prediction and filter design, as well as deep learning architectures including CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, and Transformers. Candidates must be proficient in C++, Python, and tools such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. The work focuses on solving technical challenges in speech coding, enhancement, automatic speech recognition, and neural synthesis across mobile, XR, and IoT platforms.
Deep Learning
Python
PyTorch
JAX
TensorFlow
Natural Language Processing
Speech Recognition
multi-modal learning
Conversational AI
Audio Modeling
Foundation Models
Machine Learning Training
C
Python
MATLAB
C++
Machine Learning
Digital Signal Processing
RTOS
Multi-threaded Programming
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Fixed Point
Quantization
Model-View-Controller
Event-driven Programming