Digital Modem Engineer
Jump Trading is a global trading firm where traders, engineers, and researchers develop trading strategies, models, infrastructure, and systems across asset classes and time horizons.
About Jump Trading
Jump Trading is a global trading firm focused on research-driven trading and the engineering of scalable models, tools, infrastructure, and execution systems. Its operations combine trading, technology, AI/ML, and quantitative research, and it also runs research and talent programs including conference travel grants and a fellowship program.
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About the Role
You will lead the design and development of custom, low-latency modem architectures for point-to-point wireless networks. You will design and simulate physical-layer algorithms, build modem and system models, investigate performance for sign-off and RTL development, and collaborate on efficient implementations with digital designers and firmware developers.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying digital modem systems
- Deep knowledge of digital modem design
- Experience with Python, C/C++ and/or Matlab for algorithm development and link-level simulation
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Experience with wireless modem FPGA, ASIC, or custom data-path logic design preferred
- Familiarity with RF and microwave components preferred
- Reliable and predictable availability
Responsibilities
- Design and simulate physical-layer wireless communication algorithms
- Realize wireless communication algorithms for low-latency applications
- Implement modem and system models
- Perform detailed performance investigations
- Enable RTL development
- Collaborate with digital designers and firmware developers on efficient implementations
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
- Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation plus paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness Programs