Staff Embedded Audio Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$134,800–$202,200 / yr
Posted
177 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 14, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

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TL;DR · Staff Embedded Audio Software Engineer

As a Staff Embedded Audio Software Engineer on the Audio Software global development team, you will lead the design and development of embedded audio software running on Snapdragon processors. You will be responsible for performing high-level requirements analysis, producing technical documentation, troubleshooting applications, and maintaining frameworks and drivers to meet specific performance, latency, power, and stability metrics. The role involves collaborating with international teams to develop machine learning enhanced smart device technologies across mobile, automotive, and IoT sectors. To succeed, you must possess expertise in C, C++, and Python for multi-threaded environments, along with knowledge of computer architecture, real-time operating systems, data structures, and algorithms. You will also utilize various debug tools while focusing on optimization techniques for memory and performance on ARM/DSP processors to solve complex problems within the audio software domain.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and development of embedded audio software for Snapdragon processors.
  • Ensure software meets specific performance, latency, power, robustness, and stability metrics.
  • Perform high-level requirements analysis and produce technical documentation for applications, frameworks, and drivers.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain software applications, frameworks, and drivers.
  • Manage project priorities and take corrective actions to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work products.
  • Communicate development status, risks, and mitigation plans to project leads and stakeholders.
  • Solve complex problems and define steps for ambiguous or open-ended technical tasks.
  • Participate in strategic planning activities for software development and deployment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 4+ years of experience, OR Master's with 3+ years, OR PhD with 2+ years.
  • At least 2 years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Preferred: 8+ years of embedded software development with relevant industry experience.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python for multi-threaded embedded systems.
  • Knowledge of computer architecture, real-time operating systems, data structures, and basic algorithms.
  • Understanding of power, memory, and performance considerations for embedded systems.
  • Expertise in multimedia or audio software framework design and development.
  • Experience in embedded driver development, debugging on ARM/DSP processors, and optimization techniques.

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