Senior PHY-Algo Engineer
lyte
| Company | lyte |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 14 Jul 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (rippling) |
Description
About the role
• We are seeking a Senior PHY Algorithm Engineer to join our team and contribute to the
development and delivery of state-of-the-art algorithmic solutions integrated into the company’s
products. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience designing and developing
algorithms intended for implementation on dedicated hardware accelerators, CPUs, GPUs, and
vector DSPs. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, optimization, and long-
term support of high-performance DSP algorithm pipelines. You will work closely with Digital
Front-End design, verification, and embedded DSP software teams throughout the full algorithm
development lifecycle. You will support silicon bring-up and end-to-end system integration,
including data analysis and validation, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure
robust, production-ready solutions.
What you'll do
• Research, design, and develop advanced signal processing algorithms for sensing
applications
• Define, document, and maintain algorithmic specifications and technical documentation
• Perform fixed-point analysis and modeling to support efficient HW and SW
implementations
• Develop and execute end-to-end algorithm pipeline simulations using MATLAB and/or
Python
• Conduct algorithm performance evaluation and validation at both block and system levels
within simulation environments
• Optimize platform and HW architectures with a focus on effective HW/SW partitioning
• Collaborate closely with front-end design, verification, architecture, SW, and system
teams throughout the development lifecycle
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in algorithm development, spanning concept,
modeling, and implementation, for signal processing and/or advanced communication
systems
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ for the development, integration, and
validation of algorithms within end-to-end DSP pipelines
• Demonstrated expertise in fixed-point design and implementation of computationally
intensive algorithms, including the delivery of bit-exact and cycle-accurate fixed-point
models and detailed specifications
• Proven experience collaborating with Digital Front-End designers, verification engineers,
and embedded DSP software developers, including the generation of test vectors to
enable bit-exact algorithm implementations in RTL and embedded software
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across
multidisciplinary engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications
• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Experience in algorithm development and data analysis across application domains such
as automotive systems, IoT, robotics, and multimodal sensor platforms
• Strong foundation in signal processing, including spectrum analysis, filter design,
estimation and detection theory, and optimization techniques
• Experience developing computer vision and machine learning algorithms, including
clustering, tracking, classification, and 3D point-cloud processing
• Proven experience porting and optimizing DSP algorithms for dedicated HW accelerators
and heterogeneous CPU/DSP/GPU architectures, with particular emphasis on radar and
LiDAR sensor applications
Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)
• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team
About Lyte
Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai
If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!