DSP Software Engineer

Octagon Group; Laverstock; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Software Engineer - DSP to join its R&D team in Laverstocke. You will develop real-time embedded firmware for a DSP processor, in C/C++, to deliver high-performance signal processing in a commercial environment.

The role offers flexible hybrid working to balance on-site collaboration with remote work, with scope for long-term career progression in a growing, innovative engineering group.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years’ commercial experience in C/C++.
• Strong background in real-time embedded systems.
• Experience working with DSP applications.
• Knowledge of signal processing techniques such as filtering, FFT, sample rate conversion, or dynamic range control.

Responsibilities

• Developing real-time embedded software in C/C++ for DSP-based applications.
• Designing and implementing signal processing chains.
• Prototyping DSP algorithms in MATLAB and translating them into optimised C code.
• Writing low-level drivers for on-chip and board-level peripherals.
• Bringing up and debugging prototype PCBs alongside electronics engineers.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define software architecture and interfaces.
• Participating in peer reviews and maintaining clear technical documentation.

Skills

C/C++

Real-time embedded systems

DSP

MATLAB

Signal processing concepts

Education

Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting for a highly skilled Software Engineer - DSP to join an innovative Research & Development team based in Laverstocke. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced embedded software professional to take on a challenging and rewarding job working on cutting-edge, performance-critical technology.

This job will see you developing real-time embedded firmware for a DSP processor at the core of advanced electronic products. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, prototype and deliver high-performance signal processing solutions in a collaborative commercial environment.

Responsibilities for the Software Engineer - DSP job:

• Developing real-time embedded software in C/C++ for DSP-based applications
• Designing and implementing signal processing chains
• Prototyping DSP algorithms in MATLAB and translating them into optimised C code
• Writing low-level drivers for on-chip and board-level peripherals
• Bringing up and debugging prototype PCBs alongside electronics engineers
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define software architecture and interfaces
• Participating in peer reviews and maintaining clear technical documentation

Skills & experience required for the Software Engineer - DSP job:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Minimum 3+ years’ commercial experience in C/C++
• Strong background in real-time embedded systems
• Experience working with DSP applications
• Knowledge of signal processing techniques such as filtering, FFT, sample rate conversion, or dynamic range control

This job offers flexible hybrid working, providing the opportunity to balance on-site collaboration with remote working to support both productivity and work-life balance. Alongside this flexibility, the role presents excellent long-term career progression within a growing and innovative R&D environment.