> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1997921-dsp-sw-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1997921-dsp-sw-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Dsp Sw Engineer - **Company:** microTECH Global LTD - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Encodings, Linux, Experimental Data, Information Theory, MATLAB, Subversion, Systems Architecture, Hardware Testing, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/dsp-sw-engineer-en-madrid-ID-366217386 ## About the Role At least 10 years of industry experience in the related field. A master's or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, physics, or mathematics is highly recommended, although not strictly required. Strong background in Information Theory, DSP, and FEC for optical and/or electrical communication. Experience in modeling communication systems, with a preference for expertise in optoelectronics and optical channel modeling. Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, C/C++, or similar. Familiarity with Unix operating systems, particularly Linux, and version control systems, particularly SVN. Experience with collaboration with IC designers. Knowledge of intensity?modulation/direct?detect (IM/DD) optical communication systems. Ability to present and defend technical information to colleagues. Personal Profile Commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning. A critical and constructive mindset. Willingness to take responsibility from implementation to validation in the laboratory. Proactive, problem?solving attitude. Attention to detail, especially when handling production?related information. Strong commitment to high?quality, bug?free development. xqbhyrx Team?oriented mindset and ability to collaborate effectively. #J-*****-Ljbffr ## Description You will work closely with the Analog and Mixed-Signal (AMS) and Digital IC design teams to contribute to system architecture, partition analog and digital implementations, model channels, and support IC design, verification, and characterization.Dé el siguiente paso en su carrera profesional ahora: desplácese hacia abajo para leer la descripción completa del puesto y envíe su solicitud.ResponsibilitiesChannel Modeling: Model optoelectronic components (e.g., laser drivers, Transimpedance Amplifiers (TIA)), photonics (e.g., VCSEL, PIN photodiodes), and optical transmission effects (e.g., chromatic dispersion (CD), effective modal bandwidth (EMB), modal noise (MN), and mode partition noise (MPN)), understanding their impact on signal distortion, both linear and non-linear, noise, and jitter.Algorithm Development: Invent, simulate, and validate energy?efficient DSP algorithms in both floating?point and fixed?point precision.These algorithms will be used for adaptive AM?S blocks calibration, adaptive channel equalization, timing recovery, symbol synchronization, FEC encoding/decoding, and signal quality assessment for both electrical and optical physical layers.Hardware Testing & Optimization: Measure and optimize algorithms on actual hardware, correlating models and performance with prior simulations.Refine models and update simulation environments to ensure alignment with experimental data.RequirementsAt least 10 years of industry experience in the related field.A master's or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, physics, or mathematics is highly recommended, although not strictly required.Strong background in Information Theory, DSP, and FEC for optical and/or electrical communication.Experience in modeling communication systems, with a preference for expertise in optoelectronics and optical channel modeling.Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, C/C++, or similar.Familiarity with Unix operating systems, particularly Linux, and version control systems, particularly SVN.Experience with collaboration with IC designers.Knowledge of intensity?modulation/direct?detect (IM/DD) optical communication systems.Ability to present and defend technical information to colleagues.Personal ProfileCommitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.A critical and constructive mindset.Willingness to take responsibility from implementation to validation in the laboratory.Proactive, problem?solving attitude.Attention to detail, especially when handling production?related information.Strong commitment to high?quality, bug?free development.xqbhyrxTeam?oriented mindset and ability to collaborate effectively.#J-*****-Ljbffr ## Related Videos - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [You’re a great coder? 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