Signal Processing Lead Research Engineer

Vantage Consulting; München; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vantage Consulting is seeking a Signal Processing Senior Research Engineer to join a Munich-based, world-class R&D team working on optical communications and high-capacity network technologies.

The role emphasizes innovative DSP research, algorithm development, and collaboration across disciplines to turn concepts into practical, high-performing solutions, with opportunities to publish and contribute to patents.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or related, with strong focus on signal processing.
• 3+ years of relevant industry or research experience following PhD, ideally in optical communications or optical networking.
• Strong expertise in optical communication systems, DSP, information theory, coding and/or machine learning.
• Excellent programming skills in Python and C.
• Experience using and developing solutions with large language models (LLMs) or AI-assisted coding tools.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Aufgaben

• Conduct innovative research in optical communications and DSP to advance next-gen modem technologies for high-speed networks.
• Develop, implement and evaluate advanced algorithms to improve performance of optical communication systems and DSP techniques.
• Work across coherent and direct-detect optical technologies addressing system performance and signal quality challenges.
• Apply AI and ML to accelerate algorithm development and optimize performance, complexity and power consumption.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to translate research concepts into practical, high-performance solutions.
• Contribute to technical publications, patents and presentations at conferences and within the research community.

Kenntnisse

Signal Processing

Python

C

Machine Learning

AI/LLMs

Information Theory

Algorithms

Ausbildung

PhD in Electrical Engineering / Communications Engineering

Tools

Python

C

LLMs

Jobbeschreibung

Signal Processing Senior Research Engineer

My client has a strong research and development team in Munich which works at the forefront of optical communications, digital signal processing and advanced communication systems. They develop technologies that enable the next generation of high-speed, high-capacity networks, including optical AI data centre networks, broadband access, metro and backbone systems.

I am looking for an experienced and innovative Senior Research Engineer with specific Signal Processing experience to join the team and help shape the future of optical communication technology.

Your Role

• Conduct innovative research in optical communications and digital signal processing to advance next-generation modem technologies for high-speed, high-capacity networks.
• Develop, implement and evaluate advanced algorithms to improve the performance of optical communication systems and signal processing techniques.
• Work across both coherent and direct-detect optical technologies, addressing challenging problems in system performance, signal quality and efficiency.
• Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to accelerate algorithm development and optimise performance, complexity and power consumption.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers across disciplines to turn research concepts into practical, high-performance solutions.
• Contribute to technical publications, patents and presentations at leading international conferences and within the wider research community.

Experience

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related discipline, with a strong focus on signal processing.
• At least 3 years of relevant industry or research experience following completion of your PhD, ideally within optical communications or optical networking.
• Strong expertise in optical communication systems, digital signal processing, information theory, coding and/or machine learning.
• Excellent programming skills in Python and C.
• Experience using and developing solutions with large language models (LLMs) or AI-assisted coding tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate research concepts into practical implementations.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing cutting-edge communication technologies.

What is on Offer

• The opportunity to work on next-generation optical communication and networking technologies with real‑world applications in high‑performance networks.
• A highly international and collaborative working environment, bringing together researchers and engineers from different technical and cultural backgrounds.
• Close collaboration with global development and research teams, providing exposure to a wide range of expertise and perspectives.
• An environment that encourages innovation, experimentation and rapid development.