OAM Software Development Engineer

Syanxg Technologies Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications technology company in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in the development of OAM software for 5G/6G nodes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 2 years of experience in telecom/software development. The role involves analyzing requirements, designing specifications, and developing verification strategies. The ideal applicant will possess strong skills in C/C++, Java, Python, and familiarity with cloud-native architectures. An adaptable and collaborative mindset is essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years work or project experience in telecom or wireless network software development.
• Practical knowledge of FCAPS management principles and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with 4G/5G RAN architectures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into comprehensive design specifications.
• Participate in system-level architecture discussions.
• Develop verification strategies and test plans for OAM functionality.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python/Shell

Linux system programming/debugging

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Wireless Communication, or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipeline tools

Jenkins

Gitlab CI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into comprehensive design specifications, facilitating workload estimation and task allocation
• Participate in system-level architecture discussions, ensuring alignment with 3GPP, ORAN, AI-RAN and vendor-specific requirements
• Define northbound/southbound interface workflows for OSS, EMS, and NMS interactions
• Design and enhance OAM software components for 5G/6G AI-RAN nodes (SMO, RIC, gNB-CU, gNB-DU, O-eNB, RU, etc.)
• Develop scalable software modules for FCAPS functions (Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security) and optimize runtime resource usage and improve manageability of RAN nodes
• Integrate OAM modules with 4G/5G RAN product baselines, including CU/DU software stacks, O-Cloud platforms and O-RU
• Ensure compatibility between management layers (EMS/NMS/SMO/BBU) and RAN nodes using standards such as NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF, O1/O2 interfaces
• Develop verification strategies and test plans for end‑to‑end OAM functionality
• Execute integration tests, regression tests, and system-level validation for new software releases
• Automate verification flows using scripting languages (Python, Shell, or Robot Framework)
• Diagnose defects using logs, traces, pcap, and system KPIs; debug issues across distributed systems
• Work closely with system engineers, RAN protocol developers, DevOps teams, and QA
• Support customer adaptations, interoperability testing (IOT), and field issue resolution
• Contribute to technical documentation, design/integrate/verify specs, and system interface definitions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Wireless Communication, or Electronic Engineering
• 2+ years work or project experience in telecom or wireless network software development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ or JAVAfor backend/service development, Python/Shell automation and Linux system programming/debugging
• Practical knowledge of FCAPS management principles and implementation
• Hands-on experience with 4G/5G RAN architectures (3GPP 36.xxx/38.xxx series)
• Hands-on experience with OAM/EMS/OSS systems in telecom networks
• Hands-on experience with Linux network programming and NETCONF/YANG, SNMP, REST, gRPC or related management protocols
• Familiarity with Cloud-native architecture (Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipeline toolchains (Jenkins, Gitlab CI, Pytest, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent collaboration, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and adaptability in a dynamic environment