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The System Algorithm Designer for Hardware joins the Multimedia Systems group within the Sensors Technologies team to develop state-of-the-art algorithms for single and multi-sensor fusion. This role involves creating fixed-point designs while balancing performance, power consumption, and computational complexity for hardware ASIC implementations. The candidate will work across the product life cycle from research to deployment, collaborating with systems, software, and integration teams. Daily tasks include developing algorithms using MATLAB and Python, coding solutions in C/C++ for Qualcomm platforms, and producing evaluation reports and documentation. The role focuses on sensor-based technologies like navigation, gaming, and augmented reality by utilizing digital signal processing, machine learning, Kalman filters, and linear algebra. Key technical domains include processing accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer data to solve complex problems in smartphones, automotive systems, and other consumer electronics devices.
C
Python
MATLAB
C++
Machine Learning
Digital Signal Processing
RTOS
Multi-threaded Programming
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Fixed Point
Quantization
Model-View-Controller
Event-driven Programming
Hardware Architecture
high speed signal integrity
Firmware
BIOS
Power Management
System Architecture
Proof of Concept
Electrical Engineering
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