Senior Staff Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health Insurance

Job summary

XCOM RAN by Globalstar is seeking a Principal / Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead a high performing team of engineers building the next generation of high-throughput 5G NR wireless systems. You will architect, design, develop, and code major system features while mentoring the team and improving development processes.

You will collaborate with systems design and test teams to integrate and validate novel 3GPP concepts, ensuring reliability, scalability and low latency in mission-critical

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software development with C and/or Modern C++.
• 7+ years of experience in software and algorithm development for PHY (L1) 5G or LTE wireless systems.
• 7+ years of experience taking complex software from concept to finished products.
• 5+ years of experience developing software for real-time Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of software engineers developing high-throughput 5G NR systems.
• Architect, design, and implement major system features for next-generation wireless platforms.
• Mentor the software team and collaborate with cross-functional engineering groups.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Real-time Linux

Team leadership

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

Linux

Job description

XCOM RAN by Globalstar delivers a next-generation Radio Access Network platform designed to deliver secure, high-performance private wireless connectivity for enterprises and government organizations. XCOM RAN has an advanced software-defined architecture and enables the creation of wide-area “Supercells” that eliminate handoffs and optimize throughput. The solution is engineered for mission-critical environments where reliability, scalability, and low-latency performance are essential, from smart logistics and industrial automation to defense, emergency response, and more.

What you will be doing at XCOM RAN by Globalstar

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 RAN by Globalstar

• Bachelor’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:

• Master's or higher 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

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

What Globalstar offers:

• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
• Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program