
5G gNB Layer 2, Layer 3 Developer
Nokia
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dallas • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $105,000 - $195,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and optimize 5G NR Layer 2/Layer 3 functionalities including MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, and NGAP.
- Implement advanced L2 scheduling algorithms, HARQ mechanisms, and efficient buffer management.
- Collaborate on the development of UE and gNB L2/L3 stacks, ensuring robust protocol compliance and performance.
- Optimize network performance by enhancing throughput, reducing latency, and improving handover processes.
- Debug and troubleshoot protocol stack behaviors using logs and advanced tracing tools.
- Integrate and test L2/L3 software with the physical layer (PHY) and core network (5GC) to ensure seamless operations.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in 5G NR or LTE RAN development (L2/L3)
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in C, C++, and experience with multi-threaded and real-time systems.
- Deep understanding of MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, NGAP protocols.
- Experience with L2 scheduling, HARQ, QoS, and mobility management.
- Familiarity with 3GPP (Rel-15 and later) specifications.
- Strong debugging skills with tools like Wireshark, TShark, QXDM, or similar.
- Experience in real-time OS (RTOS) or Linux kernel networking stack.
- Knowledge of DPDK, VPP, or other high-performance packet processing frameworks is a plus.
- Experience in O-RAN, Open RAN, or vRAN architectures is a plus.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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5G NRL2/L3 developmentCC++multi-threaded systemsreal-time systemsMACRLCPDCPRRC