Senior DSP/Firmware Engineer

etherWhere Corporation; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

etherWhere Corporation in Milpitas, CA is seeking a qualified candidate to develop signal processing algorithms in Matlab and firmware for embedded ARM processors. You will write DSP algorithms including digital filtering, timing and frequency tracking loops, Kalman filtering, and MMSE, and implement them on our chips.

The role is hands-on and requires MS or Ph.D. in ECE with DSP emphasis, 5+ years in DSP firmware, strong C/assembly, Embedded C or Python, and MATLAB proficiency.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering with an emphasis in DSP.
• Experience shipping DSP firmware for embedded processors.
• Proficient in C and assembly language for embedded systems.
• MATLAB proficiency and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize DSP algorithms in MATLAB and firmware for embedded ARM processors.
• Implement digital filtering, timing loops, and frequency tracking in code.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ship reliable products.

Skills

DSP firmware

Embedded programming

Teamwork / communication

Kalman filtering

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (DSP)

Tools

MATLAB

C

Assembly

Python

Job description

We are looking for a qualified and highly motivated candidate to develop signal processing algorithms in Matlab and firmware and subsequent implementations for our products running on an embedded processor in our chips. The position will be a hands-on, designing/implementing critical algorithms. The individual will be writing DSP algorithms to run on the embedded ARM processor such as implementing digital filtering, timing, and frequency tracking loops, Kalman filtering, MMSE, etc.

Requirements

• MS or Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with an emphasis in DSP and embedded programming
• The candidate must have sufficient experience in software/firmware and system architecture designs with a proven track record of shipping products into the market.
• Experience in developing & optimizing DSP applications in C and assembly language for embedded processors
• Proficient in Embedded C programming and/or Python
• Working knowledge of MATLAB and communication is a required
• 5+ years of experience in DSP firmware for signal processing routines
• Committed to producing high quality, well-designed software

Team player and excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills

Who we are

etherWhere is a fabless semiconductor company disrupting the GNSS industry with patented and innovative cloud computing. The family of ehterWhere chips will power geolocation and navigation in a multitude of applications including wearables, asset tracking, indoor and outdoor navigation, automotive and drones, and industrial and farming. Out technology has spearheaded the lowest power consumption solutions with the highest sensitivity and accuracy needed for challenging applications. Our technology is enabling new markets that were not possible before due to technological limitations. We foster an environment of technical excellence along with leadership, creating a great place to work and have fun!