ResponsibilitiesWe are a team of Communications Systems Engineers designing advanced broadband communications SoCs. These chips integrate complete PHY and MAC layers, including broadband RF/analog circuits, digital ASIC, and CPU subsystems, on a single die. MaxLinear is seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Communications Systems Engineer to join our experienced team in the Valencia design center.

The adecuado candidate has a strong understanding of communications system architectures and their end-to-end performance. Research, design, verify, and test DSP (digital signal processing) algorithms (e.g., modulators, demodulators, filters, equalizers, channel coding, echo cancellers) for broadband communications SoCsDesign, verify, and test signal-impairment correction algorithms to improve analog front-end performance; work closely with the RFIC and RF systems teams to optimize end-to-end system performanceDefine, specify, and test hardware/software partitioning for complex DSP, control, and datapath blocks; Mentor junior engineers through all stages of PHY-layer development for MaxLinear SoC productsQualificationsMaster degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field; D. is a plusAbility to collaborate across cross-functional teams, including communications systems, RFIC, ASIC, and software/firmware engineeringStrong analytical skills with a solid mathematical background and foundation in communications theoryExperience with PHY modem architectures and DSP design for communications systemsProficiency in MATLAB and C/C++; SystemC and Python are a plusComfortable working in a multicultural,



collaborative environment with a strong drive for quality and resultsStrong written and verbal communication skillsCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive Salary PackageStock-based compensation Private Medical Insurance Life InsuranceCompany OverviewMaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications.Our growth has come from innovative, bold approaches to solving some of the world’s most challenging communication technology problems in the most efficient and effective manner.MaxLinear began by developing the world’s first high-performance TV tuner chip using standard CMOS process technology.

Others said we couldn’t achieve the extremely high-performance requirements using CMOS, but we proved them wrong and achieved enduring global market leadership with our designs. enable data center, metro and long-haul optical interconnects; and enable robust and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. We have approximately 1,200 employees, a substantial majority of whom have engineering degrees and include masters and Ph.D. graduates from many of the premiere universities around the world.

Job SummaryID: 2026-3010Job Locations: ES-PaternaCategory: Communications Systems EngineeringType: Full Time

📌 Senior Staff Communications Systems Engineer (Valencia)
🏢 Maxlinear
📍 Valencia