O-RAN/ 5G C++ Software Engineer

O-RAN 5G Software Engineer

Work Location Type

In-Office with the opportunity to work hybrid

Perm Role

Overview

• Hands-on experience with O-RAN architectures, interfaces, or systems
• Background in Radio Frequency Machine Learning (RFML) — applying ML to RF/wireless signal data
• Experience with software-defined radios and wireless testbeds
• Familiarity with OpenAirInterface or srsRAN/OCUDU
• Experience building xApps or rApps, or working with the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC)
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python in a Linux environment

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and test software for O-RAN and NextG wireless systems, including xApps and rApps
• Integrate software with SDRs, wireless testbeds, and embedded/RF hardware
• Build and maintain real-time and near-real-time wireless applications
• Develop APIs connecting wireless, ML, cybersecurity, and network-management components
• Develop RFML algorithms for signal processing, network optimization, spectrum awareness, anomaly detection, and security applications
• Support system integration, lab testing, demos, and technical evaluations
• Troubleshoot software, RF, and hardware-in-the-loop issues
• Document designs, test procedures, and results; contribute to technical reports and publications as needed

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of O-RAN/5G technologies, architectures, or systems
• Experience developing or integrating software for wireless communications systems
• Strong programming proficiency in C, C++, and Python
• Experience developing, debugging, and testing software in Linux
• U.S. person status, including U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders), with ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Development Experience with OpenAirInterface, or srsRAN/OCUDU
• Experience building O-RAN xApps or rApps
• Familiarity with the RIC, SMO, or near-real-time network control
• Applied ML on RF/wireless signal data, including model deployment or real-time inference
• Multithreading, concurrency, or SMP-safe programming
• Real-time/low-latency software or embedded systems experience
• Containerization, virtualization, or cloud-native development
• Git, CI/CD, or software configuration management experience
• U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, wireless communications, or a related technical field. Advanced degree preferred. Equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.