Senior Modem Designer

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 with embedded software using C/C++
• Passionate about researching new technologies and their potential applications
• Experience leveraging agentic AI tools to enhance productivity

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of microwave digital modems
• Perform lab testing of digital and RF systems
• Develop and maintain automated tests
• Produce documentation such as test reports, user guides, and release changelogs
• Participate in subsystem and system level integration, validation, and trouble shooting

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