Senior Embedded Platform Software Engineer - 5G & Telecom

JobCubby; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia of America Corp. in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Platform Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain platform-level software for embedded telecom and networking products. You will architect reusable frameworks, optimize for performance, and ensure interoperability across multi-core ARM/x86 DSP architectures.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to 5G NR runtime software and platform roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional software engineering experience, with 5 years in embedded systems.
• Strong proficiency in C, C++, and experience with Rust, Python, or modern languages.
• Extensive knowledge of embedded Linux systems, OS internals, and cross-compilation.
• Experience with ARM, x86, and DSP processors, multi-core architectures.
• Familiarity with 3GPP standards and telecom-grade software practices.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, UDP, routing, mesh networking, and network optimization.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD platforms, build systems, static analysis, Linux dev envs.
• Strong debugging and leadership skills; ability to mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain platform-level software for embedded telecom and networking products.
• Architect reusable software frameworks, middleware, and APIs for multiple product lines.
• Optimize software for memory, CPU, latency, and performance on heterogeneous architectures.
• Implement software solutions with performance, security, and maintainability in mind.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering and other teams for integration across subsystems.
• Participate in architecture and code reviews and plan technical directions.
• Interface with customers and partners for integration support and feature development.
• Contribute to platform roadmaps and long-term technology strategies.
• Develop and maintain software for wireless communications, including 5G NR.
• Lead software design reviews, mentor engineers, and drive project execution.

Skills

C

C++

Rust

Python

Embedded Linux

ARM

x86

DSP

TCP/IP

Git

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cross-Compilation

GCC/Build Systems

CI/CD Platforms

Job description

Nokia of America Corp. in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Platform Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain platform-level software for embedded telecom and networking products. You will architect reusable frameworks, optimize for performance, and ensure interoperability across multi-core ARM/x86 DSP architectures.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to 5G NR runtime software and platform roadmaps.