The first table below looks at the demand for Signal Processing skills in IT jobs advertised for the England region. Included is a guide to the average salaries offered in IT jobs that have cited Signal Processing over the 3 months to 17 May 2013 with a comparison to the same period in the previous 2 years. The second table is for comparison and provides aggregates for all of the Processes & Methodologies category for the England region.

Location
3 months to
17 May 2013
Same period 2012 Same period 2011
Signal Processing
Rank 720 726 725
Rank change year-on-year
+6 -1
Permanent jobs citing Signal Processing 110 137 134
As % of all permanent IT jobs located in England 0.109% 0.121% 0.115%
As % of the Processes & Methodologies category 0.142% 0.161% 0.156%
Number of salaries quoted 73 111 80
Average salary £40,000 £42,500 £47,500
Average salary % change year-on-year
-5.88% -10.52%
90% offered a salary of more than £32,500 £31,000 £35,000
10% offered a salary of more than £55,000 £60,000 £60,000
UK excluding London average salary £37,500 £42,500 £42,500
% change year-on-year
-11.76% -
All Processes & Methodologies
England
Permanent IT job ads with a match in the
Processes & Methodologies category
77284 84844 85896
As % of all permanent IT jobs located in England 76.63% 74.69% 73.48%
Number of salaries quoted 64164 72674 72257
Average salary £46,000 £47,500 £47,500
Average salary % change year-on-year
-3.15% -
90% offered a salary of more than £30,000 £30,000 £30,000
10% offered a salary of more than £72,500 £75,000 £75,000
UK excluding London average salary £40,000 £41,000 £40,000
% change year-on-year
-2.43% +2.50%
Signal Processing
UK

Signal Processing
Jobs Demand Trend

This chart provides a 3-month moving total of permanent IT jobs citing Signal Processing across the England region as a proportion of the total demand within the Processes & Methodologies category.

England Signal Processing Jobs Demand Trend

Signal Processing
Salary Trend

This chart provides the 3-month moving average for salaries quoted in permanent IT jobs citing Signal Processing across the England region.

England Signal Processing Salary Trend

Signal Processing
Salary Histogram

This chart provides a salary histogram for IT jobs citing Signal Processing across the England region over the 3 months to 17 May 2013.

England Signal Processing Salary Histogram

Signal Processing
Job Locations

The table below looks at the demand and provides a guide to the average salaries quoted in IT jobs citing Signal Processing within the England region over the 3 months to 17 May 2013. The 'Rank Change' column provides an indication of the change in demand within each location based on the same 3 month period last year.

Location
(Click each for more statistics)
Rank Change
on Same Period
Last Year
Matching
Permanent
IT Job Ads
Average Salary
Last 3 Months
Average Salary
% Change
on Same Period
Last Year
South East -2 34 £35,000 -7.28%
East of England -12 33 £37,500 -11.76%
London +26 22 £52,500 -12.50%
South West +4 13 £55,000 +22.22%
East Midlands +6 5 £32,500 -27.77%
West Midlands - 5 £32,500 -
Signal Processing
UK

Signal Processing
Top 30 Related IT Skills

For the 6 months to 17 May 2013, IT jobs across the England region citing Signal Processing also mentioned the following IT skills in order of popularity. The figures indicate the number of jobs and their proportion against the total number of IT job ads sampled that cited Signal Processing.

1 142 (53.18%) C
2 141 (52.81%) C++
3 112 (41.95%) Digital Signal Processing
4 109 (40.82%) MATLAB
5 106 (39.70%) Degree
6 74 (27.72%) Telecoms
7 73 (27.34%) Linux
8 71 (26.59%) Computer Science
9 57 (21.35%) Mathematics
10 55 (20.60%) PhD
11 54 (20.22%) Java
11 54 (20.22%) Electronics
12 47 (17.60%) Wireless
13 44 (16.48%) Windows
14 43 (16.10%) OO
15 42 (15.73%) Software Engineering
16 41 (15.36%) LabVIEW
17 39 (14.61%) Validation
17 39 (14.61%) Physics
18 37 (13.86%) Field-Programmable Gate Array
18 37 (13.86%) Finance
19 36 (13.48%) Simulink
19 36 (13.48%) C#
20 35 (13.11%) UML
20 35 (13.11%) Python
21 32 (11.99%) Firmware
21 32 (11.99%) VHDL
22 27 (10.11%) Statistics
23 24 (8.989%) Avionics
23 24 (8.989%) Military

Signal Processing
Top Related IT Skills by Category

For the 6 months to 17 May 2013, IT jobs across the England region citing Signal Processing also mentioned the following IT skills grouped by category. The figures indicate the number of jobs and their proportion against the total number of IT job ads sampled that cited Signal Processing. Up to 20 skills are shown per category.

Application Development
1 21 (7.865%) Middleware
2 12 (4.494%) JSF
2 12 (4.494%) XML
3 11 (4.120%) MFC
4 9 (3.371%) ActiveX
4 9 (3.371%) .NET
5 7 (2.622%) WPF
6 6 (2.247%) OLE
6 6 (2.247%) JSP
7 5 (1.873%) Qt
8 4 (1.498%) Flash
9 3 (1.124%) J2SE
9 3 (1.124%) ATL
9 3 (1.124%) HTML5
9 3 (1.124%) WebGL
10 2 (0.749%) FreeSWITCH
10 2 (0.749%) Boost C++ Libraries
10 2 (0.749%) STL
10 2 (0.749%) OpenGL
11 1 (0.375%) CORBA
Applications
1 36 (13.48%) Simulink
2 18 (6.742%) MS Excel
3 15 (5.618%) MS Office
4 12 (4.494%) MS PowerPoint
5 2 (0.749%) MS Visio
6 1 (0.375%) AutoCAD
Business Applications
1 3 (1.124%) LabWindows
Communications & Networking
1 47 (17.60%) Wireless
2 14 (5.243%) LTE
3 13 (4.869%) 3G
4 12 (4.494%) OFDM
5 11 (4.120%) MIMO
6 10 (3.745%) TCP/IP
7 9 (3.371%) WiMAX
8 8 (2.996%) 3GPP
9 7 (2.622%) VoIP
10 6 (2.247%) WLAN
10 6 (2.247%) Internet
10 6 (2.247%) 802.11
11 4 (1.498%) DVB
11 4 (1.498%) Ethernet
11 4 (1.498%) UMTS
11 4 (1.498%) GSM
12 3 (1.124%) WCDMA
13 2 (0.749%) RTP
13 2 (0.749%) Wi-Fi
13 2 (0.749%) TDMA
Database & Business Intelligence
1 17 (6.367%) GIS
2 2 (0.749%) SQL Server
3 1 (0.375%) PostgreSQL
Development Applications
1 41 (15.36%) LabVIEW
2 16 (5.993%) Rational DOORS
2 16 (5.993%) ClearCase
3 12 (4.494%) ClearQuest
4 4 (1.498%) Visual Studio
5 1 (0.375%) Eclipse
5 1 (0.375%) GDB
5 1 (0.375%) Subversion
5 1 (0.375%) Git (software)
General
1 74 (27.72%) Telecoms
2 54 (20.22%) Electronics
3 37 (13.86%) Finance
4 24 (8.989%) Military
4 24 (8.989%) Avionics
5 22 (8.240%) Aerospace
6 6 (2.247%) Automotive
7 2 (0.749%) Advertising
7 2 (0.749%) Music
7 2 (0.749%) Marketing
7 2 (0.749%) German Language
8 1 (0.375%) Publishing
8 1 (0.375%) Retail
8 1 (0.375%) Legal
Job Titles
1 75 (28.09%) Software Engineer
2 44 (16.48%) Developer
3 28 (10.49%) DSP Engineer
4 23 (8.614%) Architect
5 17 (6.367%) Analyst
5 17 (6.367%) C++ Software Engineer
6 16 (5.993%) Software Architect
7 15 (5.618%) Electronics Engineer
8 13 (4.869%) Hardware Engineer
9 11 (4.120%) Embedded Software Engineer
10 10 (3.745%) Design Engineer
10 10 (3.745%) Java Developer
10 10 (3.745%) C++ Developer
10 10 (3.745%) Technical Architect
10 10 (3.745%) Principal Engineer
11 9 (3.371%) Development Engineer
12 8 (2.996%) C Software Engineer
12 8 (2.996%) Software Developer
13 7 (2.622%) C# Developer
13 7 (2.622%) C++/C# Developer
Miscellaneous
1 71 (26.59%) Computer Science
2 57 (21.35%) Mathematics
3 39 (14.61%) Physics
4 37 (13.86%) Field-Programmable Gate Array
5 32 (11.99%) Firmware
5 32 (11.99%) VHDL
6 27 (10.11%) Statistics
7 21 (7.865%) Chip and PIN
8 19 (7.116%) Device Driver
9 15 (5.618%) Management Information System
10 8 (2.996%) Applied Mathematics
10 8 (2.996%) Embedded Systems
11 7 (2.622%) Machine Learning
12 6 (2.247%) Psychology
12 6 (2.247%) Human Factors
12 6 (2.247%) BBC
12 6 (2.247%) ASIC
13 5 (1.873%) Streaming Media
14 4 (1.498%) MPEG
15 3 (1.124%) W3C
Operating Systems
1 73 (27.34%) Linux
2 44 (16.48%) Windows
3 15 (5.618%) VxWorks
4 10 (3.745%) Embedded Linux
5 7 (2.622%) UNIX
6 2 (0.749%) Windows 7
7 1 (0.375%) Android
Processes & Methodologies
1 112 (41.95%) Digital Signal Processing
2 43 (16.10%) OO
3 42 (15.73%) Software Engineering
4 39 (14.61%) Validation
5 35 (13.11%) UML
6 23 (8.614%) Embedded Software Development
7 19 (7.116%) Analytics
7 19 (7.116%) Configuration Management
8 17 (6.367%) Project Management
9 16 (5.993%) Requirements Management
10 15 (5.618%) Software Testing
10 15 (5.618%) Information Management
10 15 (5.618%) Communications Security
11 12 (4.494%) Image Processing
11 12 (4.494%) Waterfall
11 12 (4.494%) SSADM
11 12 (4.494%) Yourdon
12 11 (4.120%) SysML
13 9 (3.371%) TDD
14 8 (2.996%) OOP
Programming Languages
1 142 (53.18%) C
2 141 (52.81%) C++
3 109 (40.82%) MATLAB
4 54 (20.22%) Java
5 36 (13.48%) C#
6 35 (13.11%) Python
7 24 (8.989%) Embedded C
8 21 (7.865%) Assembly Language
9 13 (4.869%) Ada
10 10 (3.745%) Perl
11 8 (2.996%) SQL
12 6 (2.247%) VBScript
12 6 (2.247%) Embedded C++
12 6 (2.247%) Haskell
12 6 (2.247%) F#
13 5 (1.873%) R
13 5 (1.873%) Fortran
14 4 (1.498%) Ruby
15 3 (1.124%) JavaScript
15 3 (1.124%) Tcl
Qualifications
1 106 (39.70%) Degree
2 55 (20.60%) PhD
3 16 (5.993%) Security Cleared
4 6 (2.247%) DV Cleared
4 6 (2.247%) Postgraduate
5 4 (1.498%) SC Cleared
6 3 (1.124%) Chartered Engineer
Quality Assurance & Compliance
1 13 (4.869%) DO-178B
2 10 (3.745%) JTAG
3 6 (2.247%) DO-254
4 3 (1.124%) QA
5 2 (0.749%) PCI DSS
5 2 (0.749%) ISO 9001
System Software
1 2 (0.749%) Kamailio
Vendors
1 5 (1.873%) Microsoft
2 4 (1.498%) Apple
2 4 (1.498%) Agilent
3 3 (1.124%) EMC
4 2 (0.749%) Altera
4 2 (0.749%) Xilinx
5 1 (0.375%) Actel
5 1 (0.375%) QNX
5 1 (0.375%) SolidWorks
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Key responsibilities will take ownership of specific aspects of a project under the mentorship of senior engineers; providing input into project planning; conducting peer review of software; and...
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Salary: to c£40k DOE + Benefits
Posted: 2 May 2013
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Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Attractive Benefits
Posted: 15 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
You will be expected to have a proven commercial development background that includes embedded software and systems using C / C++ or Matlab - Background in algorithm development of DSP...
Softweb Resourcing Limited
Salary: From £40,000 to £60,000 per annum pension + bupa + bonus + 25 days hol
Posted: 13 May 2013
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Salary: From £30,000 to £40,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: To be successful with this role you will have: An excellent first degree or PhD in engineering, electronics, physics or a related discipline... Good software engineering skills.....
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
These are written in a variety of languages including C, C++, python, perl, Matlab and tcl... Requirements: - Good degree in Maths, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or equivalent -...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Reading, Thames Valley
RG - Embedded Software Engineer - Embedded C, ARM, PIC, Optics- £40,000p.a Location: Berkshire - RG IMPORTANT: Applicants must be no further than a 15 mile radius of RG...
Progressive Recruitment
Salary: £40000 - £41000 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 15 May 2013
Guildford, Surrey
In general candidates should have a first class numerate degree or PhD in a subject such as a Physics, Engineering or Maths or Electronics... Software development (eg C/...
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Salary: 40,000 to 50,000
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: Good degree in Maths, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or equivalent... Familiarity with at least 2 of these languages: C, Python, Matlab, Assembly (any), Perl... Keywords: Senior,...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Image processing algorithms and coding. - Excellent development of software written in C/C++ - Solid understanding of software/hardware interaction in embedded systems... Keywords: DSP, signal processing, engineer, algorithms,...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £50k + excellent benefits
Posted: 13 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: - Image processing algorithms and coding - Excellent development of software written in C/C++ - Solid understanding of software/hardware interaction in embedded systems This is an excellent opportunity...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £50k + extensive benefits
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, East Anglia
Contact us now for full details.Keywords: DSP, signal processing, engineer, algorithms, real-time, RTOS, embedded, C, C++, computer vision, touch, gesture systems, ARM NEON, OpenCL, GPU programming,...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £50k + extensive benefits
Posted: 16 May 2013
Guildford
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ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £55k + benefits
Posted: 9 May 2013
Cambridge, East Anglia
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ECM Selection Ltd
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Posted: 22 April 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD
Salary: £30000 to £45000 per annum - excellent benefits
Posted: 17 May 2013
Hertfordshire, South East
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Questor Resourcing
Salary: Competitive upon experience
Posted: 14 May 2013
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
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Connectus
Salary: £45000 - £65000 per annum
Posted: 17 May 2013
West Yorkshire
My client require an all-round Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to play a key role in the development of the next generation of their product line. Main Purpose...
Computer Futures
Salary: £28000 - £39000 per annum
Posted: 15 May 2013
Cambridge
The efficient implementation of image processing algorithms on low-cost hardware is fundamental to the success of our client's products... The successful DSP Engineer will have a...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £50k + excellent benefits
Posted: 29 April 2013
South Cambridge, East Anglia
Computational Scientist - Image analysis, Signal processing, Statistical inference, Algorithm development, C / C++ / C#, machine learning... - Strong scientific software development experience in C, C++ or C#. Scripting experience with...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: £Excellent + benefits
Posted: 2 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
HDL coding in Verilog or VHDL to create an FPGA or ASIC... Requirements: An excellent first degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline... Knowledge of Digital...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
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MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Ideal Software Engineers will be able to write a linked-list in C or C++ Desirables include DSP, audio, device drivers, processors, microcontrollers, Python, Perl, BASH, Tcl, Assembly,...
ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD
Salary: £30000 to £45000 per annum - shares, 15% bonus, medical
Posted: 13 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Experience using Matlab... Familiar with the usage of wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth, UWB, Wi-Fi, NFC... Keywords: Senior, DSP, Software, Engineer, Perl, Python, Matlab, C++, Analogue,...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £60k
Posted: 17 May 2013
London
The opportunity: C++ Developer - (C++, C#, FORTRAN) is needed of my leading client, a leading Energy Service Provider seeks a hands on C++ Developer - (C++, C#, FORTRAN) to...
Progressive Recruitment
Salary: £35000 - £70000 per annum + Pension/Holidays/Bonus/Heath/Dental
Posted: 15 May 2013
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The successful candidate will ideally possess a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and have at least 5 years' industry experience, preferably in instrumentation... Ideally the successful candidate...
Computer Futures
Salary: £28000 - £39000 per annum
Posted: 15 May 2013
Guildford, South East
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Computer Futures
Salary: £45000 - £60000 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 15 May 2013
Cambridge, East Anglia
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ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £50k + benefits
Posted: 19 April 2013
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Optimus Search Ltd
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Posted: 15 May 2013
Cambridge, East Anglia
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ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: c£30k to c£45k + benefits
Posted: 23 April 2013
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Good understanding of wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth, UWB, Wi-Fi, GSM or UMTS... Keywords: Test, Engineer, Software, WLAN PHY, DSP, Bluetooth, UWB, Wi-Fi, GSM, UMTS.
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
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