> I find myself questioning whether "smarter jobs" actually exist. I mean, I 
> guess *somebody* must design DSP algorithms for a living... but it doesn't 
> sound like a very large field.

I would imagine there is a large team within most mobile telecoms companies 
working solely on DSP, that's a huge market.

Oh and don't think, "oh they have a working solution so why would anyone 
need to work on it", companies wouldn't survive if they had that mentality. 
They are always working for better DSP algorithms, eg lower power usage, 
higher sound quality, lower bitrate, new features etc.

A quick google brought up several jobs at Nokia which seem to fit:

"Your main responsibilities will be within the following categories: * 
Implementation and integration of advanced transceiver algorithms, e.g. in 
the area of channel, timing and frequency estimation, bit detection and 
coding/decoding"

"You will be developing new DSP SW features, whilst also verifying and 
debugging existing features. Reporting to the Team Leader on deliverables 
and maintaining ownership for personal planning and prioritization. On 
occasions you may also be guiding other team members."

"In Enhancements R&D, a part of Nokia's Devices / Focused Businesses 
organization, we are looking for an independent-minded professional to join 
our R&D team as a DSP specialist"

So certainly those jobs are out there.

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