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Lead 5G RAN Protocol Stack Developer L2 ( MAC)

Bangalore, in💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and develop 5G Baseband software architecture, specifically focusing on Layer 2 (MAC) protocols and packet scheduling algorithms for 4G/5G RAN systems.

Role type

Senior IC 5G RAN Protocol Stack Developer (Layer 2/MAC)

Builds

5G Baseband software and RAN system components

Domain

Telecommunications / 5G / 3GPP Standards

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

3GPP LTE/5G NR protocols, Layer 2/MAC design, Packet Scheduler algorithms, C/C++ programming, GPP/ASIC architecture, Linux, DPDK, Smart NICs, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Spinnaker), Version control (Git, Gerrit)

Preferred skills

ORAN split architecture knowledge, System-level testing methodologies

Technologies

C, C++, Linux, DPDK, Smart NICs, Jenkins, Spinnaker, Git, Gerrit, Jira

Responsibilities

Develop specialized knowledge of 5G Baseband Software architecture, Provide guidance on intricate design issues, Conceive strategies to enhance current architecture, Develop and test software for 5G Layer 2/Layer3 protocols

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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