Audio Middleware Engineer

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Audio Middleware Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audio processing, middleware development, and embedded systems, focusing on creating robust audio solutions for various applications.

Key Responsibilities :

- Middleware Development: Design, implement, and maintain audio middleware that facilitates communication between audio hardware and software applications.

- API Design: Develop and document APIs for audio applications, ensuring ease of use and integration for developers.

- Integration: Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate audio components with middleware, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility.

- Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize the performance of audio processing tasks, including latency reduction and resource management.

- Testing and Validation: Conduct testing and validation of audio features, including functional and performance testing in various environments.

- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to audio playback, recording, and processing within the middleware stack.

- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for the audio middleware architecture, APIs, and development processes.

Required Skills :

- Programming Languages: Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and testing.

- Audio Technologies: Strong understanding of audio processing techniques and protocols (e.g., PCM, AAC, DSP).

- Middleware Architecture: Familiarity with middleware architectures and design patterns, particularly in audio applications.

- Embedded Systems: Experience with embedded systems development, including familiarity with hardware interfaces and real-time operating systems.

- Version Control: Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative development.

Qualifications :

- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

- Experience: 3+ years of experience in audio middleware development or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Open Source Contributions: Experience contributing to open-source audio projects or middleware frameworks.

- Knowledge of Standards: Familiarity with audio standards (e.g., A2DP, AVRC) and protocols used in audio communication.

- Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile development environments.