Job Title: Software Engineer - DSP
Location: Cupertino, CA 95014
Duration: 6 Months
 
Responsibilities

• Modify, refactor, and extract selected DSP (C++) code from an existing codebase
• Design and implement standalone DSP components while preserving algorithmic integrity and performance
• Analyze existing DSP implementations to understand functionality and dependencies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and integration points
• Optimize DSP code for performance, maintainability, and portability
• Document extracted algorithms, interfaces, and implementation details
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex DSP and software issues

 
Key Skills

• C++ (expert level)
• Digital Signal Processing
• Audio DSP (preferred)
• Software architecture and modularization
• Debugging and performance optimization

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Signal Processing, or a related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on DSP
• Advanced proficiency in C++ (modern C++ preferred)
• In-depth understanding of core DSP concepts, such as filtering, FFTs, sampling theory, modulation, and signal analysis
• Strong experience working with large or legacy codebases

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Audio DSP (e.g., codecs, effects, signal enhancement, real-time audio processing)
• Familiarity with real-time or embedded systems
• Experience refactoring or modularizing DSP algorithms for reuse
• Knowledge of performance optimization and memory management in C++
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 110.00/hr.