Senior Software Engineer (7+ years C/C++ Programming)

VOCAL Technologies Inc. is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to support Telecommunications and Embedded Systems development in Buffalo, NY. In this role, you will design and implement real-time DSP and embedded firmware using C/C++, with work that includes both firmware architecture and performance-oriented analysis for embedded processors.

The position also involves clearance eligibility and US work authorization requirements due to the nature of some government contracting. This is a full-time, in-person opportunity focused on building and refining software that supports transmit and receive signal processing in real-world embedded environments.

Role Overview

• Design and implement real-time DSP algorithms for embedded processors.
• Build firmware solutions across bare metal, RTOS-based, and Linux-based approaches.
• Analyze algorithm performance impact by estimating processing resources including MIPS, ROM, and RAM.
• Coordinate software and hardware development activities, including prototyping, tuning algorithms, and testing performance.
• Conduct research into new technologies and how they can be incorporated into VOCAL’s custom products.

Responsibilities

• Design fast, efficient DSP algorithms for implementation on embedded processors.
• Architect and implement bare metal, RTOS-based, and Linux firmware designs.
• Estimate processing resources such as MIPS, ROM, and RAM to understand performance implications.
• Coordinate with other engineers on prototyping, algorithm tuning, and performance testing.
• Research new technologies for potential use in VOCAL’s custom products.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Clearance eligibility.
• Experience designing, developing, and testing real-time systems involving signal processing algorithms.
• 7+ years of C/C++ development experience, including implementing DSP modules in embedded real-time environments such as commercial DSPs and ARM-based platforms.
• Strong understanding of wired and wireless communications systems and digital signal processing of analog and digital waveforms for transmit and receive functions.
• Knowledge of communication theory including decision theory, estimation theory, and modulation-demodulation.
• Systems engineering experience such as data communications architectures, telecom network design, protocol analysis, and protocol selection.
• Experience with networking protocols: TCP/UDP/IP, RTP, MPLS, NDN.
• Embedded hardware interfacing: SPI, TDM, Ethernet, USB, I2C.
• Familiarity with telecom protocol standards: ITU-T, IETF, 3GPP.
• Creative and critical thinking, troubleshooting skills, collaboration, and strong written and verbal communication.

Technologies

• C, C++, DSP, RTOS, Linux firmware
• SPI, TDM, Ethernet, USB, I2C
• TCP/UDP/IP, RTP, MPLS, NDN
• ITU-T, IETF, 3GPP
• MIPS, ROM, RAM, bare metal, ARMs

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering
• Bachelor’s preferred

Location and Work Details

• Location: Buffalo, NY (onsite)
• Work location: In person
• Ability to commute: Buffalo, NY 14228 (required)
• Ability to relocate: Buffalo, NY 14228 (preferred)

Compensation

• Salary: USD 80,000 - 120,000 per year
• Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Type

• Full-time

Application Question

• Due to the nature of some government contracting, US citizenship is required. Are you a Citizen of the United States of America?