Senior RF Signal Processing Software Engineer
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Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior RF Signal Processing Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced embedded software and firmware for cutting-edge RF communication and radar systems.
This role focuses on implementing physical layer (Layer 1) and Layer 2 radio and FMCW radar front-end algorithms on microcontrollers and FPGA platforms, supporting high-performance, real-time wireless and sensing applications.
Core Accountabilities
- Implement OSI: PHY/layer 1 and layer 2 radio and FMCW radar front-end algorithms for running on Microcontroller or FPGA
- Develop embedded software for RF systems, including signal processing for data‑links and radar
- Write device drivers and low level software for RF-chipsets and modules
- Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers based on ARM Cortex-M architectures
- Develop and maintain firmware with RTOS on microcontrollers
- Integrate various communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, CAN and ETH in both Linux and microcontroller environments
- Use of programming languages for Microcontrollers such as C/C++ and Assembly
- Design and generation of Board Support Packages
- Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, and follow established coding standards.
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in embedded technologies and best practices.
- Analyse and improve the performance of the developed RF systems in terms of throughput , latency, power consumption, and signal quality.
- Build of Linux images such as Yocto and FreeRTOS.
- Use of version controlled environment such as Git or SVN
- Use of code writing style guides (as for example pep8 for python)
- Implement Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware components
- Implement Linux client/server against UDP, TCP or IP
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
- Conduct testing and troubleshooting of both software and hardware
- Support, lead and mentor junior engineers and share knowledge
Qualifications / Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, communication, electronic, software engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded software engineering, C and C++ and Assembler
- Knowledge and understanding of OSI model: PHY/layer 1 and layer 2 radio front-end algorithm implementation.
- Strong understanding of ARM and Cortex-M architectures.
- Knowledge in Linux driver and kernel development.
- Knowledge with bare-metal firmware development for microcontrollers
- Knowledge with RTOS on microcontrollers.
- Knowledge of I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN protocols and their implementation in both Linux and microcontrollers.
- Understanding of RF principles, including modulation, coding, and signal processing.
- Experience with RF hardware, including transceivers, power amplifier, and antenna systems.
- Ability to design and implement efficient algorithms for real time RF systems.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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