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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal SW Engineer, DSP and Algorithms - **Company:** SIMA, LLC - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $240,000.0 - $317,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, OpenCV, OpenCL, Performance Tuning, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, System Software, Video Editing, Deep Learning, Information Technology - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/cf528592-4dcd-4d4a-9c36-7aefa58c090b/sr-principal-sw-engineer-dsp-and-algorithms-ai ## About the Role * BS/MS in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 15+ years of experience developing system software for complex vision, audio, image or video processing applications. * A strong knowledge of DSP, Image, Audio, Video, Computer Vision Algorithms and Frameworks is required, including common libraries like OpenCV and OpenCL. * Good programming skills in C, C++ and Python in a Linux environment. * Experience with DSPs, GPGPUs, SIMD or VLIW instruction sets such as ARM Neon, TI DSP, or any Vision processor like Cadence Tensilica, CEVA, RISC-V, Xilinx Versal, etc. is highly desirable. * Strong mathematical foundation in algorithms, DSP and deep learning is desired. * History of optimizing algorithms to align to HW platform capabilities, both for processing and memory transfer performance. * Experience with 2D and 3D DMA programming and performance tuning. * 2+ years of experience bringing up SoCs from scratch is a plus. Personal attributes: Can-do attitude. Strong team player. Curious, creative, and good at solving problems. Execution and results oriented. Self-driven, thinks big and is highly accountable. Good communication skills. The annual salary for this position ranges from $240,000 - $317,200. The actual annual salary paid for this position will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skills, prior experiences, qualifications, expertise, work location, total target compensation, training, company needs, and current market demands. The annual salary range for this position is subject to change and may be adjusted in the future. EEO Employer: SiMa is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification. ## Description * Help implement customer processing pipelines that include Deep Neural Networks (DNNs), Large Multimodal Models (LMM) for audio and video applications. * Architect, Design and Implement Audio and Video Processing functions (APIs) for ML applications using on chip vector DSP and ARM NEON processors. * Design and implement Python reference processing modules. * Design and implement Gstreamer algorithm plugins for applications. * Measure accuracy and throughput of processing modules and optimize performance and accuracy to meet requirements. * Work with chip hardware team to define next generation algorithmic compute blocks. ## Related Videos - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Deepfakes in Realtime - How Neural Networks Are Changing Our World](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/180-deepfakes-in-realtime-how-neural-networks-are-changing-our-world) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [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) - [Unboxing the DeepFace](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/335-unboxing-the-deepface) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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