Principal / Senior Staff Software Engineer ( 5G PHY )

Globalstar Inc.
San Diego, CA, United States
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

LTE (Telecommunication) Algorithm Design Computer Networks Computer Engineering Software Debugging Linux Kernel Debuggers Microsoft Office Netsuite Network Diagnostics Real-Time Operating Systems Software Engineering
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Tcpdump Wireshark 5G NR Information Technology Wireless Technologies C++14 Software Performance

Job description

As a Principal / Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will lead a high performing team of software and engineers developing the next generation of high throughput 5G NR wireless systems. This will included architecting, designing, developing, and coding major system features. You will guide and mentor the software team, innovate and improve software development processes, and work with cross function engineering teams. Also, you will work with systems design and test teams to integrate and validate novel 3GPP wireless technology concepts., A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
  • 10+ years of recent and hands-on software development experience with C and/or Modern C++
  • 7+ years of experience software and algorithm development for PHY ( L1 ) 5G or LTE wireless systems
  • 7+ years of experience taking complex software from concept to finished custom ready products
  • 5+ years of experience developing software for real-time Linux systems

It’s a bonus if you have:

  • Master’s or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
  • Networking concepts, protocol, and networking tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump)
  • Debugging techniques for real-time software applications
  • Kernel debugging including core dump analysis
  • Optimizing software performance

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with NetSuite
  • Strong problem-solving skills, especially under time constraints
  • Ability to identify and seek needed information

Benefits & conditions

What Globalstar offers:

  • Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
  • Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

About the company

Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT) is a leading provider of mobile satellite and terrestrial connectivity solutions with a comprehensive connectivity ecosystem, including XCOM RAN, its software-defined private wireless platform purpose-built for mission-critical network communications.

XCOM RAN delivers a next-generation Radio Access Network platform designed to deliver secure, high-performance private wireless connectivity for enterprises and government organizations. XCOM RAN has an advanced software-defined architecture and enables the creation of wide-area “Supercells” that eliminate handoffs and optimize throughput. The solution is engineered for mission-critical environments where reliability, scalability, and low-latency performance are essential, from smart logistics and industrial automation to defense, emergency response, and more.

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