Linux Audio Lead

Elpis It Solutions

3 - 8 years

8 - 15 Lacs

Hyderabad Chennai Bengaluru

Posted:2 days ago| Platform:

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Skills Required

ALSA SoC audio drivers Proficient in C PipeWire GStreamer PulseAudio audio codec integration I2S/TDM interfaces or Android Audio HAL. Linux kernel audio drivers and DMA engine configuration

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and integration of
ALSA SoC audio drivers
, audio DSP firmware interfaces, and audio middleware components.
Work on
Linux kernel audio drivers
, machine drivers, and integration of audio codecs and amplifiers.
Collaborate closely with hardware, DSP firmware, and multimedia teams to enable seamless audio experiences.
Interface with user-space frameworks such as
PulseAudio
,
PipeWire
,
GStreamer
, or
Android Audio HAL
.
Optimize audio latency, power consumption, and performance across different use cases (voice, music, VoIP, low-power audio).
Ensure compatibility with industry standards and support certification efforts (e.g., Hi-Res Audio, AOSP compliance).
Lead debugging and analysis of complex issues across the audio stack (DSP kernel user space).
Mentor and guide junior engineers in the team, promote best development practices, and perform code reviews.
Drive contributions to open-source communities related to Linux audio if applicable.

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.
7+ years of experience in Linux audio systems development with strong expertise in
ALSA SoC
, ASoC layer, and kernel driver architecture.
Hands-on experience with
audio codec integration
,
I2S/TDM interfaces
, and
DMA engine configuration
.
Strong knowledge of audio pipelines, PCM handling, mixer controls, and device tree bindings for audio.
Proficient in
C
, with good knowledge of Linux kernel internals and debugging tools.
Experience working with audio DSPs and firmware interfaces (e.g., ADSP/Hexagon).
Familiarity with audio testing tools and automation (e.g., Tinycap/Tinyplay, SoX, Audio Precision tools).

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