Senior PHY-Algo Engineer

Lyte

  • Sunnyvale, California
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Proven experience collaborating with Digital Front-End designers, verification engineers,and embedded DSP software developers, including the generation of test vectors toenable bit-exact algorithm implementations in RTL and embedded software. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience designing and developingalgorithms intended for implementation on dedicated hardware accelerators, CPUs, GPUs, andvector DSPs.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSunnyvale, California

    Description

    About the role

    • We are seeking a Senior PHY Algorithm Engineer to join our team and contribute to thedevelopment and delivery of state-of-the-art algorithmic solutions integrated into the company’sproducts. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience designing and developingalgorithms intended for implementation on dedicated hardware accelerators, CPUs, GPUs, andvector DSPs. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, optimization, and long-term support of high-performance DSP algorithm pipelines. You will work closely with DigitalFront-End design, verification, and embedded DSP software teams throughout the full algorithmdevelopment lifecycle. You will support silicon bring-up and end-to-end system integration,including data analysis and validation, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensurerobust, production-ready solutions.

    What you'll do

    • Research, design, and develop advanced signal processing algorithms for sensingapplications
    • Define, document, and maintain algorithmic specifications and technical documentation
    • Perform fixed-point analysis and modeling to support efficient HW and SWimplementations
    • Develop and execute end-to-end algorithm pipeline simulations using MATLAB and/orPython
    • Conduct algorithm performance evaluation and validation at both block and system levelswithin simulation environments
    • Optimize platform and HW architectures with a focus on effective HW/SW partitioning
    • Collaborate closely with front-end design, verification, architecture, SW, and systemteams throughout the development lifecycle

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in algorithm development, spanning concept,modeling, and implementation, for signal processing and/or advanced communicationsystems
    • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ for the development, integration, andvalidation of algorithms within end-to-end DSP pipelines
    • Demonstrated expertise in fixed-point design and implementation of computationallyintensive algorithms, including the delivery of bit-exact and cycle-accurate fixed-pointmodels and detailed specifications
    • Proven experience collaborating with Digital Front-End designers, verification engineers,and embedded DSP software developers, including the generation of test vectors toenable bit-exact algorithm implementations in RTL and embedded software
    • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • A collaborative team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively acrossmultidisciplinary engineering teams

    Preferred Qualifications

    • MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
    • Experience in algorithm development and data analysis across application domains suchas automotive systems, IoT, robotics, and multimodal sensor platforms
    • Strong foundation in signal processing, including spectrum analysis, filter design,estimation and detection theory, and optimization techniques
    • Experience developing computer vision and machine learning algorithms, includingclustering, tracking, classification, and 3D point-cloud processing
    • Proven experience porting and optimizing DSP algorithms for dedicated HW acceleratorsand heterogeneous CPU/DSP/GPU architectures, with particular emphasis on radar andLiDAR sensor applications

    Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)

    • Competitive salary and equity 
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 
    • 401(k) retirement plan 
    • Flexible vacation and time-off policy 
    • Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment 
    • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team 

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