Real-Time DSP and High-Performance Engineer

FOTOMILL STUDIOS LIMITED; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Altamira Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer in Warrenton, VA to develop high-throughput, low-latency software at the intersection of systems programming and DSP. You will design engines powering sensing and communication platforms, manage full software lifecycles, and optimize performance in a Linux-centric environment.

The role emphasizes C++ performance, Python tooling, and data orchestration for real-time streams, with a strong focus on code quality, reviews, and collaborative

Qualifications

• Proven experience in C/C++ and Python development.
• Strong Linux systems programming with multi-threading and IPC.
• Familiarity with signal processing frameworks (X-Midas, GNU Radio, REDHAWK).
• Experience implementing mathematical algorithms and DSP concepts in code.
• Knowledge of modern DevOps/CI/CD practices and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain high-throughput software for data processing.
• Develop data orchestration for low-latency data transfers over UDP/TCP.
• Create Python tools for automated testing and benchmarking; support GitLab CI deployments.
• Translate DSP algorithms (FFT, filters, DDC) into scalable software.
• Lead and participate in code reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux IPC

Multi-threading

Algorithms

Tools

X-Midas

GNU Radio

REDHAWK

GitLab CI

Git

Job description

Altamira Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer in Warrenton, VA to develop high-throughput, low-latency software at the intersection of systems programming and DSP. You will design engines powering sensing and communication platforms, manage full software lifecycles, and optimize performance in a Linux-centric environment.

The role emphasizes C++ performance, Python tooling, and data orchestration for real-time streams, with a strong focus on code quality, reviews, and collaborative