System Analysis & DSP Engineer Apply Save Job Category Algorithm & Architecture Location San Jose, CA Experience More than 8 Years Work Expe. Job Description We are seeking a System Analysis & DSP Engineer to drive early-stage pathfinding and define system-level specifications for next-generation high-speed electrical and optical interconnects. In this role, you will perform fast link budget feasibility studies, explore architecture trade-offs, and define design targets (PPA, latency, BER) before detailed implementation. Main Requirements and Qualifications

• Perform high-level architecture exploration and feasibility studies for next-gen electrical/optical interconnects (e.g., CPO, SerDes, arrayed optics)
• Conduct rapid link budget, SNR, BER, and channel margin evaluations using MATLAB and Python.
• Define top-level physical layer targets, equalization requirements (CTLE/FFE/DFE/DSP), and link margin guidelines.
• Evaluate architecture-level trade-offs across performance, power, latency, reach, and implementation complexity.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in EE, or related fields.
• Strong background in communication theory and optical/electrical link modeling.
• Familiarity with high-speed channel impairments, noise budgets, optical/electrical components, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to translate system requirements into clear technical specs for circuit and PHY teams.

Salary Range:

$188,000- $301,000 Employee may be eligible for performance bonus, short and long term incentive programs. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. In addition, MediaTek provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation time, Parental leave, 401K and more. MediaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. #LI-NL1