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Embedded 5G/4G Cellular Physical Layer Data Path Signal Processing Firmware Engineer

San Diego, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-10 → 2026-09-28

Core

Implement cellular physical layer algorithms on digital/vector signal processors for embedded 4G/5G/6G multimode cellular firmware within silicon design groups.

Role type

Senior IC embedded firmware engineer (physical layer signal processing)

Builds

Embedded cellular SoCs with 4G/5G/6G multimode capabilities

Domain

Telecommunications / Wireless Hardware / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C/C++ programming, digital signal processing, fixed-point arithmetic, 3GPP standards knowledge, hardware/software interface design, real-time operating systems (RTOS), computer architecture, Python scripting

Preferred skills

Machine learning concepts, generative AI, concurrent programming, memory-constrained environments

Technologies

Digital/Vector Signal Processors, ASIC hardware, pre-silicon emulation systems, virtual platforms

Responsibilities

Implement firmware for 3GPP channels (PDCCH, PDSCH, PBCH, PUCCH, PUSCH, PRACH, UL/DL HARQ), design firmware architecture for power/performance/cost efficiency, analyze and validate fixed-point firmware bit-exactness, develop tools for build and formal verification

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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