Staff DSP Algorithm Systems Design Engineer

Job overview

The Staff DSP Algorithm Systems Design Engineer role is onsite in San Jose, CA, with a salary range of $180,000–$200,000 per year. GreenWave Radios develops power-efficient digital radio solutions for Open RAN cellular infrastructure. The engineer owns system architecture for 5G NR and O-RAN products, translating RF and protocol requirements into silicon-level specifications and validating designs through simulation and lab work. The role coordinates across RF, analog, digital, firmware, and test teams to advance product performance and compliance.

What you'll do

• Define cellular SoC system architecture
• specify O-RAN subsystems and interfaces
• develop system specifications
• run RF and massive MIMO simulations
• lead prototype lab bring-up and characterization
• define test plans and acceptance criteria
• resolve cross-domain issues
• verify compliance with 3GPP 5G NR and O-RAN specifications
• document architecture and mentor junior systems engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff dsp algorithm systems design engineer

dsp

5g nr

o-ran

cellular soc

massive mimo

rf systems

san jose ca

greenwave radios

$180k–$200k/year

phd electrical engineering

lab validation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive base salary and pre-IPO stock options
• comprehensive benefits package.

Why this role

Requires a PhD in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of hands-on wireless systems development experience; experience with 5G NR, O-RAN, RF lab equipment, and system-level specifications is required.

About the employer

GreenWave Radios™ is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.