Signal Processing Engineer Jobs

Signal Processing Engineers develop algorithms and systems that analyze, transform, and interpret data from signals such as audio, images, radar, communications, and sensors. Explore vetted professional opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Signal Processing Engineers Do

These engineers apply mathematics, statistics, and software engineering to improve how systems capture and use information. Depending on the role, they may design digital filters, build signal-analysis algorithms, process sensor data, or optimize real-time systems for performance and reliability.

Common Specialties and Industries

Signal processing professionals work across telecommunications, aerospace and defense, robotics, medical devices, consumer electronics, automotive technology, and media. Specialties may include digital signal processing (DSP), audio and speech, radar and sonar, wireless communications, computer vision, and biomedical signals.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied mathematics, or a related field. Useful skills include DSP fundamentals, algorithm development, MATLAB or Python, C or C++, statistical analysis, and experience with embedded systems or hardware platforms. Requirements vary by position and industry.

Find Signal Processing Engineer Opportunities

Browse Signal Processing Engineer openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by specialty, industry, location, and experience level to find a position aligned with your technical background and career goals.

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$155K - $195K *

Empower innovative signal processing solutions by designing and implementing FPGA architectures for advanced wireless communication systems, ensuring high performance and reliability in mission-critic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing mmWave radar applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for automotive and industrial markets, while providing expert technica...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in RF/Analog Mixed Signal Design, focusing on transistor-level IC design for advanced technology nodes. Collaborate on architecture, verification, and validation to deliver high-qualit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of RF/Analog Mixed Signal Design by leading transistor-level IC design for advanced technology nodes, ensuring high-quality silicon IP delivery through comprehensive architecture...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $120K *

Champion innovative solutions as you tackle RF/EMC challenges in consumer electronics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance connectivity performance and ensure compliance, all while enga...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform user safety by studying risks and redesigning product flows. Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate behavioral insights into security and trust initiatives, ultimately reducing har...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead initiatives to redesign product flows and enhance safety by analyzing user behavior and risk patterns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk-reducing changes and measure impac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize user trust by redesigning behaviors that reduce risk on our platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective security measures, paving the path for safer and more secu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape user trust and safety by integrating behavioral design strategies to reduce risk. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate product flows and enhancements that prioritize security, ult...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$94K - $131K *

Develop innovative software solutions in a collaborative environment, leveraging your expertise in C#/.NET and acoustics to enhance hearing aid technology and improve user experiences. Join a team ded...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $175K *

Transform acoustic testing practices in consumer electronics by leading validation initiatives, developing test procedures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure stringent verificati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to design high-density electronics for Satellite User Terminals. This hands-on role involves schematic capture, PCB layout, and production support, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$149K - $224K *

Drive the development and validation of high-performance storage platforms, ensuring robust electrical performance through collaboration with design engineers on modeling, testing, and issue resolutio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining wireless technology by developing innovative RF and mm-wave circuits. Collaborate across disciplines to drive projects from concept to validation, ensuring cutting-edge s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $235K *

Innovate cutting-edge FPGA designs for advanced wireless systems. Lead the development of signal processing algorithms from concept to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$113K - $148K *

Drive innovation in underwater acoustics by developing and maintaining software for embedded DSP systems. Collaborate on research projects, conduct sea experiments, and analyze data to enhance acousti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $145K *

Lead the development of advanced geospatial systems by integrating software, algorithms, and data processing for remote sensing and signal processing applications, ensuring seamless interaction across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative mixed-signal circuit boards and systems for advanced MRI technology. Lead design, debugging, and integration efforts, collaborating across disciplines to ensure high-quality, reliable...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$167K - $199K *

Shape the future of power electronics by creating customer-centric designs, optimizing systems, and engaging with diverse teams to innovate products and solutions that meet market demands and technica...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Join our innovative Research team to develop scalable models for speech technologies. Collaborate with experts to prototype ideas and optimize systems for efficient data management and ML workflows, a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative engineering projects that enhance technological capabilities and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to solve complex problems while ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $209K *

Transform data infrastructure by architecting scalable pipelines, managing ETL processes, and deploying ML models. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and meet business objectives, fostering...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $173K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in medical diagnostics by leading molding activities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to enh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative solutions for analog amplifiers and sensors within a dynamic team, driving new product development and addressing reliability and quality challenges in high volume production...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of AI technology and human insights, leading a cross-functional team to develop innovative AI-driven products that revolutionize user preferences and decision-m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Signal Processing Engineer do?question toggle

    A Signal Processing Engineer develops algorithms and systems to analyze and transform signals, including audio, images, communications, radar, and sensor data. The work may involve filtering, feature extraction, real-time processing, and system performance optimization.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Signal Processing Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied mathematics, or a related discipline. Employers may also look for DSP knowledge, programming experience in MATLAB, Python, or C++, and familiarity with relevant hardware or industry applications.

  • Which industries hire Signal Processing Engineers?question toggle

    Common employers operate in telecommunications, aerospace and defense, robotics, medical technology, automotive, consumer electronics, and media. Specific opportunities depend on the engineer’s technical specialty and experience.

  • What skills are valuable for Signal Processing Engineers?question toggle

    Valuable skills include digital signal processing, algorithm design, mathematical modeling, data analysis, and programming. Experience with embedded systems, wireless communications, audio, imaging, radar, or sensor technologies can also be relevant.

  • Can I find Signal Processing Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, including opportunities for Signal Processing Engineers. Available roles and compensation vary by employer, location, and qualifications.