Senior Engineer: Electroacoustics Engineer (Audio Systems, Sr Eng)

Overview

Serve as an Electroacoustics Engineer on the Advanced Tech R&D team, tuning and optimizing audio and voice sound quality for earbuds, phones, PCs, XR, and vehicles.

What you'll do

• Implement, optimize, and validate audio signal processing and machine learning solutions for diverse Qualcomm products.
• Conduct acoustic analyses and assessments and validate product designs through measurement and simulation.
• Develop and validate acoustic models using simulation tools such as FEA, BEM, and COMSOL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on acoustic design integration and product development.
• Create performance reports and provide actionable sound quality recommendations.
• Design and conduct audio listening experiments, including statistical analysis.
• Remain up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations in acoustics.

What you'll need

• Strong foundation in signal processing, acoustic theory, and electroacoustic fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for audio analysis and simulation.
• Experience with audio signal modeling, algorithm development, and system tuning/calibration.
• Knowledge of C, C++, or other programming languages for audio applications.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their application to audio.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, Electronics, Electrical or a related field plus 3+ years of related experience, or a PhD in Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or a related field.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience, or a PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Nice to have

• Experience with FEA/BEM methods and simulation tools, such as COMSOL, for acoustic design.
• Familiarity with ApX and HEAD Acoustics for acoustic measurement and analysis.
• Experience implementing and managing electroacoustic laboratories.
• Statistical analysis skills, preferably including R.
• Knowledge of electroacoustic standards, such as 3GPP, ETSI, ITU-T, and CTIA.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, Telangāna, India.