5G gNB Physical Layer Developer

Nokia • Dallas, TX

289d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Strategy and Technology Space Communication Solutions team as a 5G gNB PHY Developer and immerse yourself in a dynamic hybrid work environment. Collaborate with system and RF engineers to analyze PHY layer performance and enhance integration with RF front-end components. You'll take the lead in designing, developing, and optimizing the Physical Layer (PHY) for cutting-edge 5G NR base stations, leveraging your hands-on experience with PHY layer algorithms, DSPs, and FPGAs. Your contributions will directly impact the future of wireless communication. Enjoy benefits that position you at the forefront of innovation, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture focused on pushing the boundaries of technology together. Join us and help shape tomorrow's connectivity.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in 5G NR or LTE RAN development (L2/L3)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and experience with multi-threaded and real-time systems.
• Deep understanding of MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, NGAP protocols.
• Experience with L2 scheduling, HARQ, QoS, and mobility management.
• Familiarity with 3GPP (Rel-15 and later) specifications.
• Strong debugging skills with tools like Wireshark, TShark, QXDM, or similar.
• Experience in real-time OS (RTOS) or Linux kernel networking stack.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of DPDK, VPP, or other high-performance packet processing frameworks is a plus.
• Experience in O-RAN, Open RAN, or vRAN architectures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize 5G NR Layer 2/Layer 3 functionalities including MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, and NGAP.
• Implement advanced L2 scheduling algorithms, HARQ mechanisms, and efficient buffer management.
• Collaborate on the development of UE and gNB L2/L3 stacks, ensuring robust protocol compliance and performance.
• Optimize network performance by enhancing throughput, reducing latency, and improving handover processes.
• Debug and troubleshoot protocol stack behaviors using logs and advanced tracing tools.
• Integrate and test L2/L3 software with the physical layer (PHY) and core network (5GC) to ensure seamless operations.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree