Senior Technical Architect

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Senior Technical Architect India Senior Technical Architect Bangalore, Karnataka Job Summary We are building a team to take research-grade audio algorithms and turn them into shippable, production-quality embedded software for ultra-low-power, AI-enabled microcontroller (MCU) platforms. An algorithm research group develops and validates audio algorithms (e.g., noise cancellation, wake-word detection, audio pipeline and ML models) as reference implementations — today largely delivered as MATLAB/prototype models that require conversion to embedded C. This role owns that productization: converting, optimizing, and adapting these algorithms into robust embedded C that runs across target hardware platforms and is tuned for specific end markets. Key Responsibilities Convert audio algorithm reference implementations (e.g., MATLAB/prototype models) into optimized, production-quality embedded C — this is a core, ongoing responsibility of the role, not a one-time task. Productize algorithms such as noise cancellation, wake-word detection/adaptation, and combined audio-pipeline-plus-ML models for real-time, always-on operation. Perform platform-specific adaptation: partition and tune algorithms across a heterogeneous compute architecture where heavy signal-processing computation is offloaded to a DSP and ML inference runs on a dedicated NPU/AI accelerator — optimizing for low power and cost efficiency. Perform market-specific adaptation: tune and validate algorithms (e.g., wake-word variants, acoustic environments, language/locale requirements) for different regional or customer-market requirements. Design, implement, and optimize embedded audio signal processing pipelines (filtering, feature extraction, beamforming, noise/echo suppression) in C/C++ for MCU-class hardware. Port and optimize machine learning inference (quantized neural network models) onto microcontroller NPUs/DSP extensions, balancing accuracy, latency, memory footprint, and power consumption. Work with audio codecs, PDM/I2S digital microphone interfaces, and analog front-end configuration for multi-microphone arrays. Profile and optimize real-time audio pipelines against strict RAM/flash and power budgets typical of battery-operated or always-on devices. Collaborate closely with the upstream algorithm research team to clarify algorithm intent and validate that productized C implementations preserve reference behavior and audio quality. Write unit/integration tests, support bring-up on evaluation boards, and debug using JTAG/SWD and logic analyzers. Contribute to technical documentation, design reviews, and code reviews; help establish reusable productization processes and tooling as the team scales. Skill Requirements Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ and real-time, resource-constrained software development. Hands-on experience converting algorithm prototypes (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, or Python reference models) into optimized, production embedded C — this specific skill is a must-have, not just general C/C++ ability. Practical understanding of digital audio signal processing: FFT/filtering, feature extraction (e.g., MFCC), noise reduction, acoustic echo cancellation, wake-word/keyword-spotting pipelines. Hands-on experience with Arm Cortex-M series microcontrollers (or similar embedded cores), DSP extensions, and associated toolchains (GCC/Arm Compiler, debuggers). Experience integrating or optimizing on-device (TinyML) inference — familiarity with frameworks such as TensorFlow Lite Micro, CMSIS-NN, or equivalent embedded ML runtimes, and with NPU/AI-accelerator offload. Working knowledge of RTOS concepts (task scheduling, low-power modes, interrupt handling) — e.g., FreeRTOS or similar. Experience with I2S/PDM audio interfaces and low-power always-on sensing architectures. Comfortable with hardware bring-up, oscilloscope/logic analyzer debugging, and reading datasheets/reference manuals. Version control (Git) and familiarity with CI-based embedded build/test pipelines. Other Requirements MATLAB/Simulink literacy sufficient to read and faithfully translate reference algorithm models. Experience with model quantization/compression for edge inference. Exposure to multi-microphone array processing or beamforming. Familiarity with power-profiling tools and ultra-low-power design techniques. Prior experience in consumer IoT, wearables, smart home, or voice-assistant product development, especially taking a product from one market/region to another. Python scripting for tooling, data analysis, or model evaluation. MATLAB/Simulink literacy sufficient to read and faithfully translate reference algorithm models. Experience with model quantization/compression for edge inference. Exposure to multi-microphone array processing or beamforming. Familiarity with power-profiling tools and ultra-low-power design techniques. Prior experience in consumer IoT, wearables, smart home, or voice-assistant product development, especially taking a product from one market/region to another. Python scripting for tooling, data analysis, or model evaluation. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.