Real-Time DSP Software Engineer (C/C++, Linux)

Altamira Technologies Corp.; Warrenton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Altamira Technologies in Warrenton, VA is seeking a DSP Software Engineer to design and build software engines for sensing and communications platforms. You will tackle high-throughput, low-latency data processing in a Linux-centric environment.

Responsibilities include developing in C++ and Python, handling high-rate data streams over UDP/TCP, implementing DSP algorithms (FFT, FIR, DDC), and contributing to automated testing and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Professional software development experience with C/C++ and Python.
• Linux systems: proficiency with multi-threading, IPC, and socket programming.
• Experience with DSP signal processing frameworks (X-Midas, GNU Radio, REDHAWK).
• Experience implementing mathematical / scientific algorithms in code.
• Strong grasp of OOD, design patterns, and modern DevOps/CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance C++ and Python for data processing and real-time systems.
• Handle high-rate data streams over UDP/TCP with low-latency transfer.
• Create Python-based tools for automated testing, signal simulation, and benchmarking; support GitLab CI.
• Translate complex DSP algorithms (FFT, FIR, DDC, spectral estimation) into efficient software.
• Lead and participate in code reviews, use Git and Jira for releases.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Multi-threading

IPC

Socket programming

OOD & Design Patterns

DevOps / CI/CD

DSP algorithms

Tools

X-Midas

GNU Radio

REDHAWK

Git

Jira

Docker

Podman

Job description

Altamira Technologies in Warrenton, VA is seeking a DSP Software Engineer to design and build software engines for sensing and communications platforms. You will tackle high-throughput, low-latency data processing in a Linux-centric environment.

Responsibilities include developing in C++ and Python, handling high-rate data streams over UDP/TCP, implementing DSP algorithms (FFT, FIR, DDC), and contributing to automated testing and CI/CD.