R&D - Embedded Audio Software Development Engineer, Senior

Nuvia

Nuvia

Software Engineering
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Posted on Nov 28, 2025

Job Description

Job Posting Date

2025-11-28


Company:

Qualcomm China

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Join our China IoT Audio Software Development team and deliver high-quality audio/voice solutions on Qualcomm SoCs for Snapdragon IoT platforms.

Skills/Experience

  • 5+ years of C/C++ software design and development experience on Linux platforms, or 3+ years of audio software engineering experience on Linux platforms is preferred.
  • Solid understanding of ALSA, Androud Audio HAL and Framework; experience with AudioReach is a plus.
  • Familiarity with multimedia frameworks such as PulseAudio, PipeWire, GStreamer, NuPlayer, Codec2.
  • Knowledge of audio interfaces and hardware: I2S, SoundWire, WSA, WCD, Smart PA.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; proven team player.
  • Proficiency in both oral and written English.

Responsibilities

  • Audio bring up, debug, and optimize existing audio drivers and software.
  • Perform issue triage, root cause analysis, and develop investigation strategies.
  • Design, implement, and validate audio features (e.g. Fluence, KWD, BT/DP/USB audio).
  • Follow established software processes and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
  • Coordinate with internal and international teams to resolve issues and deliver solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

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