Principal Software Engineer - C++ (PHY 5G)

Globalstar; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Globalstar is seeking a Principal / Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead a high‑performing team of software and engineers developing the next generation of 5G NR wireless systems. You will architect, design, develop, and code major system features while guiding and mentoring the software group.

You will influence development processes, collaborate with systems design and test teams, and help integrate novel 3GPP concepts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience with C and/or Modern C++.
• 7+ years of experience software and algorithm development for PHY ( L1 ) 5G or LTE wireless systems.
• 7+ years taking complex software from concept to finished custom ready products.
• 5+ years developing software for real-time Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of software engineers to deliver system features.
• Architect, design, develop, and code major components for 5G NR wireless systems.
• Mentor engineers and improve software development processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, design and test teams.
• Validate novel 3GPP wireless concepts through integration and testing.

Skills

C/C++

RT-Linux

5G/LTE PHY

Software Architecture

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

As a Principal / Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will lead a high performing team of software and engineers developing the next generation of high throughput 5G NR wireless systems. This will included architecting, designing, developing, and coding major system features. You will guide and mentor the software team, innovate and improve software development processes, and work with cross function engineering teams. Also, you will work with systems design and test teams to integrate and validate novel 3GPP wireless technology concepts.

What you will bring to XCOM

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
• 10+ years of recent and hands-on software development experience with C and/or Modern C++
• 7+ years of experience software and algorithm development for PHY ( L1 ) 5G or LTE wireless systems
• 7+ years of experience taking complex software from concept to finished custom ready products
• 5+ years of experience developing software for real-time Linux systems

It’s a bonus if you have:

• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
• Networking concepts, protocol, and networking tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump)
• Debugging techniques for real-time software applications