Android Audio Engineer - Audio Technology Licensing

About This Role

An experienced engineer with deep expertise in Android audio architecture, embedded software development, and audio system optimization will thrive in this hands-on engineering role within the Audio Technology Licensing team in China. You will develop, integrate, and maintain Android audio frameworks and services across various customer platforms, including smartphones, automotive systems, and consumer electronics products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize Bose audio algorithms in Android Audio subsystems for audio capture, playback, mixing, routing, etc.
• Maintain and extend Android audio service frameworks to support new product features and customer requirements
• Evaluate and implement audio feature requirements while ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Work extensively with Android audio components including: AudioFlinger, AudioPolicyManager, AudioService, Audio HAL, Audio Effects Framework
• Troubleshoot complex audio issues involving distortion, latency, synchronization, routing, power management, and system stability
• Engage with customers throughout product development, integration, and commercialization phases
• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Android audio framework and complete architecture experience
• Experience working with Google
• Proven experience with Android audio components including: AudioService, AudioFlinger, AudioPolicyManager, Audio HAL, Audio Effects Framework
• Deep understanding of Android audio routing, volume management, device management, and audio stream policies
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with solid software design and debugging skills
• Experience developing and debugging Linux-based embedded software systems
• Familiarity with ALSA audio drivers and Linux audio subsystem architecture
• Experience integrating audio hardware including microphones, speakers, codecs, amplifiers, and audio interfaces
• Strong knowledge of audio processing fundamentals, including: Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Audio codecs, Audio capture and playback, Mixing and audio pipeline design
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex system-level issues
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional engineering teams and customer stakeholders
• Effective collaborator who thrives in fast-paced, highly technical environments
• Self-motivated and capable of driving work independently while contributing to team success
• Comfortable balancing technical excellence with customer and business priorities
• 6+ years of industry experience in Android audio framework development, embedded audio software development, or related audio system engineering roles