# DSP Software Engineer at Cowboy Space

- Company: Cowboy Space
- What the company does: Backed by a16z, Index and NEA.
- Company website: https://www.cowboyspace.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Carlos, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $167K to $214K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cowboyspace/71a94fbb-0af0-4a69-9de1-92fb91217f2e
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cowboy-space-dsp-software-engineer/

## About the role

We're looking for a DSP Software Engineer to develop the real-time signal processing algorithms that power our space-based communications and sensing systems. In this role, you'll design, implement, and optimize software that extracts, processes, and analyzes high-speed data streams in resource-constrained environments. You'll collaborate closely with FPGA, RF, avionics, and embedded software engineers to develop algorithms that enable reliable operation in one of the most challenging environments imaginable.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of professional experience developing DSP software
- Strong programming skills in C/C++
- Solid understanding of digital signal processing fundamentals
- Experience implementing real-time algorithms on embedded processors
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar environments for algorithm development and validation

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