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Cellular RF Firmware Engineer

San Diego, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-20 → 2026-09-28

Core

Develop embedded firmware and real-time control software for cellular RF transceivers and radio systems.

Role type

Embedded firmware engineer (cellular RF)

Builds

RF processing algorithms, device drivers, and control software for cellular transceivers

Domain

Wireless communications / Cellular technology

Required skills

Embedded software development, RF firmware architecture, RF processing algorithms, RF device drivers, C/C++/Assembler, Python, Shell scripting, JTAG/ETM debugging, HW/SW co-verification, Real-time processing, 32-bit microcontroller programming

Preferred skills

RTL simulation, SystemC, Compiler/build tool expertise (Make/CMake), Linux/MacOS development environments, Power optimization for RF circuitry

Technologies

C, C++, Assembler, Python, Shell, JTAG, ETM, SystemC, Make, CMake, Linux, MacOS

Responsibilities

Specify and design RF firmware architecture; Develop and optimize RF processing algorithms; Implement RF device drivers and control software; Collaborate with silicon and system designers on architecture and power optimization; Maintain verification infrastructure and scripts

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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