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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Audio Software Engineer - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** Cheektowaga, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Audio Signal Processing, VoIP, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Signal Processing, Internet Protocol Telephony, Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Low Latency - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us6bf93b7c618249bf3e9ebefdb6857fb1/eaa ## About the Role * Strong background in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for speech and audio applications. * 10+ years of hands-on experience in audio/voice signal processing or VoIP systems. * Proven experience with ECNS, noise suppression, or speech enhancement systems. * Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm development and analysis. * Strong C/C++ programming skills for real-time system implementation. * Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams including software, systems, and customer engineering. Preferred Qualifications * Hands-on experience developing or integrating AI/ML models for speech and audio processing. * Experience deploying DSP and AI solutions in real-time, low-latency embedded systems. * Familiarity with audio quality evaluation frameworks and standards (e.g., PESQ, POLQA, ITU-T, 3GPP). * Experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, Hexagon DSP, or equivalent mobile/edge chipsets. * Exposure to acoustic measurement tools and lab evaluation environments (e.g., HEAD acoustics). * Experience with mobile NPUs or hardware-accelerated inference for audio workloads. Education Requirements * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Signal Processing, Acoustics, or Applied Mathematics. * PhD preferred, particularly for candidates with a research background in speech or audio processing., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience., Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience., PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. ## Description We are looking for a hands-on Senior Audio Software Engineer with deep expertise in speech and audio signal processing and proven experience integrating AI/ML-based audio models into production systems. You will develop and optimize voice and VoIP audio pipelines, integrate AI models within classical DSP processing chains, and collaborate with software and customer-facing engineering teams to deliver production-quality solutions across multiple platforms and chipsets. Responsibilities * Design, develop, and tune voice and VoIP audio pipelines, including ECNS, noise suppression, beamforming, and spectral filtering. * Integrate and optimize AI/ML models within real-time signal processing chains for speech enhancement applications. * Evaluate and improve speech quality using both objective metrics (e.g., PESQ, POLQA) and subjective listening evaluation methods. * Work closely with software and customer-facing engineering teams to enable, validate, and debug end-to-end audio use cases. * Support customer deployments and field issues through system tuning, model improvements, and root cause analysis and targeted system-level debugging. * Lead or support model development, validation, and selection for ECNS and speech enhancement processing. * Collaborate with research teams to continuously improve algorithms, models, and processing architectures. ## Related Videos - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [Mobile AI Just Got Faster: What’s Coming for Developers on Arm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1420-mobile-ai-just-got-faster-what-s-coming-for-developers-on-arm) - [Performant Architecture for a Fast Gen AI User Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1158-performant-architecture-for-a-fast-gen-ai-user-experience) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 171: AI in disguise, Doomed tech and system prompts](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/594-dev-digest-171-ai-in-disguise-doomed-tech-and-system-prompts) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 189: Open Phones, Be the Messenger and the USB-C of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/639-dev-digest-189-open-phones-be-the-messenger-and-the-usb-c-of-ai) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)