CareerPlan

Senior Software Engineer Aerial Platform

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$184k–$288k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design and develop high-performance, software-defined, cloud-native Radio Access Network (RAN) functions for 5G/6G networks on NVIDIA CPU/GPU/DPU systems.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (wireless/baseband)

Builds

End-to-end reference system stack for 5G/6G baseband systems

Domain

Telecommunications / Wireless Communications / Digital Signal Processing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C/C++/Python/CUDA, PHY/MAC layer software development, 3GPP specs, wireless lab equipment operation, system integration, performance optimization

Preferred skills

CUDA/GPU programming, LTE/5G MAC and PHY experience, customer/partner engagement

Technologies

NVIDIA CPU/GPU/DPU, CUDA, C/C++/Python, 3GPP

Responsibilities

Lead design and development of end-to-end reference system stack for 5G/6G baseband system; Optimize CPU, GPU and NIC sub-systems for low-latency and maximum throughput; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve performance bottlenecks; Develop software implementing new baseband functions; Support system integration, performance testing, and lab trials; Act as technical bridge between engineering team and partners/customers; Implement missing features and develop/evaluate test tools for Aerial SDK evaluation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC