DRW
trading
SeniorModemDesigner
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“Senior Modem Designer at DRW. Skills: Modem Design, DSP, RF, Wireless Communication. design of microwave digital modems. lab testing of digital and RF systems”
What You'll Achieve.
develop our next generation of wireless modem products
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
DSP / Modem algorithms and designs, RF / wireless communication system, networking protocols and technologies, lab testing of digital and RF systems, using equipment such as oscilloscope, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers, scripting languages such as Python, mathematical modeling tools such as Matlab, Linux/Unix operating system, problem-solving skills, Ability to work independently and self-motivated, Good communication skills, Ability and desire to learn quickly
Nice to Have
FPGA design, HDL languages such as Verilog and VHDL, embedded software using C/C++, researching new technologies and their potential applications, leveraging agentic AI tools to enhance productivity
What You'll Do.
design of microwave digital modems
lab testing of digital and RF systems
Develop and maintain automated tests
Produce documentation such as test reports
and release changelogs
Participate in subsystem and system level integration
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
engage with other engineering disciplines; work in a small team
Communication Scope
Good communication skills
Full Job Description
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus. The Performance Platform team is looking for a Senior Modem/DSP Engineer to help develop our next generation of wireless modem products. The successful candidate will be trained and assist in the whole design and test process of making digital wireless systems. You will work in a small team and engage with other engineering disciplines. Qualifications: BSEE required Experience in DSP / Modem algorithms and designs Knowledge of RF / wireless communication system Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies Experience with lab testing of digital and RF systems, using equipment such as oscilloscope, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers Experience with scripting languages such as Python Experience with mathematical modeling tools such as Matlab Experience with Linux/Unix operating system Strong problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and self-motivated Good communication skills Ability and desire to learn quickly Recommended Skills: Experience in FPGA design Experience with HDL languages such as Verilog and VHDL Experience
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