Chief FPGA / DSP Architect
This is an opportunity to take full ownership of DSP and FPGA architecture within a company operating at the forefront of Bluetooth and wireless analysis technology.
You’ll be joining a small, specialist team building highly sophisticated software-defined radio platforms, used by some of the most advanced engineering teams in the world to develop and debug next-generation wireless devices.
This role sits right at the centre of it all - shaping how signals are processed, how systems are architected, and how hardware and software come together.
The Role
You’ll act as the technical authority for DSP and FPGA, with responsibility for both hands-on design and architectural direction.
Key areas include:
* Owning DSP implementations across SDR platforms
* Designing and optimising modems, filter structures, FFT pipelines, error correction and modulation schemes
* Defining the hardware vs software boundary, working closely with protocol and embedded teams
* Collaborating with RF and analogue engineers on low-power, high-performance system design
* Driving new features and product innovation that directly impact end users
* Acting as a senior technical voice, including customer interaction, demos, and industry events
This is a role where you’ll move between deep technical problem-solving and big-picture system design on a daily basis.
What They’re Looking For
* Deep expertise in DSP and communication systems
* Strong experience with software-defined radios (SDR)
* Advanced FPGA development experience (Verilog and/or VHDL)
* Strong understanding of modem design (tracking loops, equalisers, etc.)
* Experience with error correction and modulation schemes
* Someone comfortable with ownership, ambiguity, and autonomy
Nice to Have
* Xilinx / Vivado
* Low-power system design
* Exposure to analogue/RF circuitry
* C++, Python or MATLAB
* Bluetooth or wireless protocol knowledge
* Experience making architectural decisions
Why This Role Stands Out
* True ownership of a critical part of the system — not just contributing, but defining
* Work on complex, real-world RF systems at the cutting edge of wireless tech
* Small, expert team → fast decisions, high impact, no red tape
* Opportunity to shape product direction and influence the industry
* Exposure to international events and customers
Package & Location
* £90,000 – £130,000
* Cambridge (hybrid, ~3 days onsite)