Lead Systems/DSP Engineer (DSP)

TL;DR

Lead Systems/DSP Engineer (DSP): Lead the design of next-generation high-speed (25G+) physical layer (PHY) systems by defining and driving end-to-end DSP architecture from system-level modeling through silicon validation. Focus on solving complex DSP/communication challenges—equalization, echo cancellation, and CDR—while translating advanced algorithms into robust, production-ready mixed-signal silicon.

Company

hirify.global develops Ethernet-based networking technology for software-defined and autonomous vehicles, robotics, and intelligent machines.

What you will do

• Define and own DSP/system architecture for high-speed transceivers, balancing power, performance, and silicon area.
• Drive architectural decisions across DSP, analog front-end, and system partitioning; lead system-level trade-offs.
• Build and maintain high-fidelity transceiver system models using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and/or C++.
• Design and optimize equalization (FFE/DFE/MLSD), CDR solutions, echo cancellation, and adaptive DSP algorithms.
• Translate system requirements into block-level specifications and collaborate with analog/RTL/physical design teams to align models with hardware.
• Lead pre-silicon to post-silicon correlation, silicon bring-up/characterization, and lab validation/compliance/performance benchmarking.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in DSP/system architecture for high-speed communication systems.
• Deep expertise in digital communications theory, including advanced equalization and echo cancellation, CDR algorithms, phase noise characterization/loop dynamics, and channel modeling with nonlinear effects.
• Hands-on system modeling experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and/or C++.
• Strong mixed-signal design fundamentals (ADC/DAC architectures, PLL behavior and phase noise analysis, analog front-end/channel modeling).
• Proven track record driving complex systems from concept to silicon.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model.
• Pre-IPO stock options and competitive base salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• Flexible hours and opportunity to expand technology depth and breadth.

Hiring process

• Principals only (no agencies).

Location: San Jose, CA

Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year (base)