Senior Software Developer (5G NTN RAN & Core)

Celeste Technologies; Forlì; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading satellite telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Forlì, Emilia-Romagna. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience focusing on 5G technologies, especially in Layer 3 protocols, and a strong understanding of the 3GPP standards. Key responsibilities include designing and optimizing software solutions for RAN and Core network components. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to pioneering telecommunications solutions within a collaborative environment.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in software development, focusing on telecommunications.
• Experience in developing software for Layer 3 RAN and Core network protocols.
• Deep understanding of the 3GPP standardization process.

Mansioni

• Design and implement software solutions for Layer 3 RAN and Core components.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to 3GPP standards and specifications.

Conoscenze

Layer 3 protocols

5G technologies

C

C++

Linux

Problem-solving

Communication

Formazione

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Strumenti

Kubernetes

Docker

3GPP standards

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Software Developer (5G NTN RAN & Core)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Developer to join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core network solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Layer 3 protocols, a strong understanding of the NR 5G standard specification, and substantial experience navigating the 3GPP standardization landscape. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing our 5G NTN software stack, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry satellite standards.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions for the Layer 3 RAN and Core network components of our 5G NTN system.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure adherence to 3GPP standards and specifications, actively participating in the interpretation and implementation of relevant protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, optimizing performance and stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system architects, test engineers, and product managers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in 5G technology and 3GPP standards.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes.
• Document design specifications, implementation details, and test plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on telecommunications.
• Extensive experience in developing software for Layer 3 RAN and Core network protocols (e.g., RRC, NAS) within the NR 5G standard.
• Deep understanding of the 3GPP standardization process and related specifications.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++.
• Experience with Linux operating system, version control tools, CI/CD principles are highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of network protocols and architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills as well as debugging and analyzing protocol traces.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with virtualization and cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV).
• Experience with protocol analyzers.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Satellite Telecommunications

Location: Forlì, Emilia-Romagna, Italy