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# RF Software Engineer L2 (DSP, C++, Linux)

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $99,100.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us23c7bf16933a99a93e76a88cc22d8d85/eaa

## About the Role

* Seven (7) years of experience as a DSP Algorithm developer on projects with similar software processes.
 * Seven (7) years of experience with C++, Linux, Python, or similar development language.
 * Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline in DSP algorithms from an accredited college or university is required.
 * May substitute two (2) years of experience with a Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.
 * May substitute four (4) years of additional DSP experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
 * Four (4) years of RF Software or equivalent experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Required Technical Skills:

 * Formal training in, or demonstrated proficiency with, C++/Linux.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and a position appropriate security clearance is required, you must have an Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph.

## Description

Responsible for designing and implementing DSP algorithms in software.
Developed algorithms will be focused on high-throughput exploitation of signals, with an emphasis on low signal-to-noise ratio, higher-order, and/or adaptive modulations.
Conduct necessary modifications to existing software and/or firmware to adapt COTS and GOTS products to meet special Government needs.
Provide concise explanations of developed models to allow other team members to understand and utilize models or algorithms for processing signals of interest.


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