LTE/5G Software Test Engineer

Nordic Semiconductor; Turku; Hybrid; EUR 45 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Finland is seeking a software developer to help specify and develop physical layer control software for wireless technologies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Telecommunications or ICT, and proficiency in C and Python programming. Experience in embedded systems and cellular technologies are preferred. The role includes working within a scrum team and maintaining software assets in a flexible, innovative work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with incentives

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Telecommunications, ICT, or equivalent education.
• Programming skills in C and in Python are required.
• Some experience in embedded real-time systems and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop cellular protocol software and verify it in different environments.
• Collaborate with scrum team and other software entities.
• Follow defined software development processes.

Skills

Programming skills in C

Programming skills in Python

System-level knowledge of cellular technologies

Experience in embedded real-time systems

Experience in cellular protocol testing

Education

BSc or MSc in Telecommunications, ICT or equivalent

Job description

About The Job

In this role, you will help specify the physical layer control software for wireless technologies. This includes the development of the physical layer control software for cellular technologies, from requirement analyses to verification. You will also be assisting with the maintenance of the software asset and interfacing with other software entities. The ideal candidate has some system-level knowledge of cellular technologies and interest in the development of LTE/5G cellular protocols. Programming skills in C and Python are required, along with some experience in embedded real-time systems and operating systems.

Key responsibilities

• Cellular protocol (lower layers) software development, including documentation, and verification of the software with different test environments
• Working as a part of a scrum team and collaborating daily with colleagues
• Interfacing with other software entities
• Following defined software development processes
• Responsibility of the developed software asset, maintenance of the software

Key Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Telecommunications, ICT, or equivalent education
• Programming skills in C and in Python
• Software verification-oriented person
• Some embedded systems and real time operating systems knowledge by education, hobbies or previous work experience
• Earlier experience in cellular technologies and cellular protocol testing is an advantage

Personal Skills

• Very good collaboration skills and able to work with agile methodology
• Self-driven, motivated by challenges
• Accountable to perform towards given goals
• Innovative approach in thinking of solutions

Working for Nordic

Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.

We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
• Flexible working hours
• Medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits

Practical details

Location: Oulu, Finland | Turku, Finland

Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.