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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, Computer Programming, Linux, Experimental Data, Information Theory, MATLAB, Subversion, Systems Architecture, Hardware Testing, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/dsp-sw-engineer-en-alcobendas-ID-371169981 ## About the Role ts* At least 10 years of industry experience in related field s.* A masters or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, physics, or mathematics is high lyrecommended, although not strictly require d.Desirable Competenc es* Strong background in Information Theory, DSP, and FEC for optical and/or electric alcommunication s.* Experience in modeling communication systems, with a preference for expertise inoptoelectronics and optical channel modelin g. * Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, C/C++, or simila r.* Familiarity with Unix operating systems, particularly Linux, and version control system s,particularly SV N. * Experience with collaboration with IC designer s.* Knowledge of intensity-modulation/direct-detect (IM/DD) optical communication system s.* Ability to present and defend technical information to colleague s. Personal Prof ile* Commitment to technical excellence and continuous learni ng. * A critical and constructive minds et. * Willingness to take responsibility from implementation to validation in the laborato ry. * Proactive, problem-solving attitu de. * Attention to detail, especially when handling production-related informati on. * Strong commitment to high-quality, bug-free developme nt. * Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate effective ## Description You will work closely with the Analog and Mixed-Signal (AMS) and Digital IC design teams tocontribute to system architecture, partition analog and digital implementations, model channels,and support IC design, verification, and characterization.Your key responsibilities will include:* Channel Modeling: Model optoelectronic components (e.g., laser drivers, TransimpedanceAmplifiers (TIA)), photonics (e.g., VCSEL, PIN photodiodes), and optical transmission effects(e.g., chromatic dispersion (CD), effective modal bandwidth (EMB), modal noise (MN), andmode partition noise (MPN)), understanding their impact on signal distortion, both linear andnon-linear, noise and jitter.* Algorithm Development: Invent, simulate, and validate energy-efficient DSP algorithms inboth floating-point and fixed-point precision.These algorithms will be used for adaptive AMSblocks calibration, adaptive channel equalization, timing recovery, symbol synchronization,FEC encoding/decoding, and signal quality assessment for both electrical and optical physicallayers.* Hardware Testing & Optimization: Measure and optimize algorithms on actual hardware,correlating models and performance with prior simulations.You will refine models and updatesimulation environments to ensure alignment with experimental data.Requirements* At least 10 years of industry experience in related fields.* A masters or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, physics, or mathematics is highlyrecommended, although not strictly required.Desirable Competences* Strong background in Information Theory, DSP, and FEC for optical and/or electricalcommunications.* Experience in modeling communication systems, with a preference for expertiseinoptoelectronics 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.* Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate effectively.Place of work* Tres Cantos headquarters (Madrid, Spain). ## 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) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)