Systems Engineer (AI and DSP)

European Tech Recruit; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is seeking a Systems Engineer for AI/DSP sensor technology in Cork, Ireland (onsite). The role covers the full product lifecycle from R&D to deployment, collaborating with systems, software, and integration/test engineers.

The candidate will lead end-to-end projects, develop sensor algorithms, and balance performance, memory, and power with embedded C/C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded programming.
• Strong DSP knowledge (filters, LTI systems) and linear algebra.
• Experience with MATLAB and Python for prototyping and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems projects end-to-end from requirements gathering to software implementation.
• Develop and validate sensor algorithms using MATLAB and Python.
• Mentor junior engineers and communicate results to product management and software leads.

Skills

C/C++

DSP

MATLAB

Python

Machine Learning

Edge AI

Floating-point

Education

BSc/MSc Electrical/Computer Eng/CS

Job description

Systems Engineer | AI / DSP | Sensor technology | Cork, Ireland (onsite)

Join a team and shape the future of sensing!

An Industry-leading Semiconductor company is developing cutting-edge sensor technologies for a wide range of applications, from smartphones and automotive systems to IoT devices, smartwatches, and beyond.

This exciting role offers the chance to work with the latest sensor innovations, impacting how we interact with technology every day. You'll be involved in the entire product lifecycle, from early R&D to commercial deployment, collaborating with a talented team of systems, software, and integration/test engineers.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead systems projects end-to-end, from initial requirements gathering to software implementation. Key responsibilities include:

• Algorithm Development: Creating and validating sensor algorithms using MATLAB and Python.
• Engineering Trade-offs: Balancing performance, memory, and power consumption with computational complexity.
• Embedded Development: Writing C/C++ code for both fixed and floating-point based designs.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Mentoring junior engineers and communicating technical results to product management and software leads.

Requirements

The company is looking for an analytical engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong foundation in digital signal processing.

Technical Essentials:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded programming.
• Strong understanding of DSP concepts (filter design, LTI systems) and linear algebra.
• Experience with Machine Learning (supervised/unsupervised learning, feature extraction, neural networks).
• Knowledge of MEMS and inertial sensors.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience optimizing DSP operations for Edge AI.
• Expertise in floating-to-fixed point implementation and bitwidth optimization for low-power devices.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering documentation and technical reports.