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5G gNB PHY Developer

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Nokia Corporation

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$150,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 18 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/24/2026

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View More Jobs 5G gNB PHY Developer United States (Onsite) As an Applied R D Engineer 4 - SW, you will play a crucial role in our
TAO BLSR
Space Communication Solutions department. Your primary focus will be on the Physical Layer (PHY) development for 5G NR gNB, ensuring compliance with 3GPP specifications. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the advancement of 5G network performance. Your responsibilities Design, develop, and optimize the PHY layer for 5G NR gNB, adhering to 3GPP standards. Implement and optimize PHY algorithms, including channel estimation, equalization, beamforming, MIMO, and decoding techniques. Work on
DSP/FPGA/GPU
implementations for real-time signal processing, ensuring efficient and reliable performance. Develop and optimize the L1-L2 interface for high-performance data processing, enhancing overall system efficiency. Collaborate with system engineers to analyze PHY layer performance and identify areas for improvement. Conduct thorough unit and integration testing, debugging, and performance tuning of PHY software and firmware. Optimize PHY layer for latency, throughput, and power efficiency, balancing performance and resource utilization. Integrate PHY with RF front-end components, ensuring seamless communication and optimal system performance. Stay updated with 3GPP releases and implement necessary changes in PHY processing to maintain compliance. Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Your skills and experience 2-3 years of hands-on experience in 5G
NR/LTE PHY
Layer development, demonstrating a strong understanding of OFDM, MIMO, and other key PHY concepts. Proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, and Python for algorithm development and simulation, ensuring efficient and reliable code implementation. Experience with DSPs, FPGAs, or GPUs for real-time PHY processing, optimizing signal processing and system performance. Solid knowledge of 3GPP specifications, particularly 38.211, 38.212, 38.213, and 38.214, ensuring compliance and effective implementation. Familiarity with software-defined radio (SDR) and real-time embedded systems, enabling efficient development and testing. Experience in debugging and performance tuning of PHY layer implementations, ensuring robust and optimized system performance. Knowledge of signal processing libraries like FFTW is preferred, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of signal processing tasks. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, fostering collaboration and innovation. Experience in 5G PHY testing and validation using industry-leading tools is an advantage, ensuring accurate and reliable testing. A B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field, providing a strong technical foundation. Apply Now Job Info Job Category Applied R D Posting Date 06/22/2026 Degree Level Bachelor's degree Job Schedule Full time Job Type Experienced Job Identification 37765 Will
NSA/CAPS
approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) Yes,Ensure NSA Vetting+ Drug Test (US) is completed during onboarding Role Type Individual contributor Laptop - support with ordering needed Yes Salary Range $105,000.00 - $195,000.00 Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles. Experience level Experienced Locations 6600 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, Texas, 75023-2310, US (Onsite) © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 6600 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, Texas, 75023-2310, US Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs Embedded Platform Software Developer Canada (Onsite) Posted on 03/09/2026 Hot Job Trending We are looking for a talented embedded platform software developer to join our very successful Service Router software development team in Kanata. Hardware Developer Eng Co-op/Intern Canada (Onsite) Posted on 04/30/2026 Trending This is a great opportunity to join Nokia's hardware group and gain hands-on experience developing software that powers cutting-edge router technology. You will work closely with an experienced embedded software team to design and implement device drivers, develop code to stress and screen new hardware designs, and collaborate with factory teams to support production test programs. You'll also create custom automation scripts to control test equipment, contributing directly to real-world hardware bring-up and validation. Hardware Developer Eng Co-op/Intern Canada (Onsite) Posted on 04/30/2026 Trending This is a great opportunity to join Nokia's hardware group and gain hands-on experience developing software that powers cutting-edge router technology. You will work closely with an experienced embedded software team to design and implement device drivers, develop code to stress and screen new hardware designs, and collaborate with factory teams to support production test programs. You'll also create custom automation scripts to control test equipment, contributing directly to real-world hardware bring-up and validation. EDA Software Developer United States (Hybrid) Posted on 03/10/2026 Hot Job Trending Looking for an opportunity to be part of a winning team pushing the boundaries on networking in the data center environment? Nokia IP is redefining DC networking with a solution built for general-purpose and AI workloads. Our high-performance fabrics, automated operations and seamless interconnectivity enable AI-driven enterprises to operate with unmatched reliability, scalability and efficiency from edge to cloud. Senior Datapath Developer United States (Hybrid) Posted on 06/09/2026 We are looking for a Senior Datapath Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and enhancement of datapath functionality in Nokia's simulation and SDK environments. This role is crucial for our datapath team's success. 5G gNB Layer 2 and Layer 3 Developer United States (Hybrid) Posted on 06/16/2026 Hot Job Join Nokia as a 5G gNB Layer 2 and Layer 3 (L2/L3) Developer, where you'll leverage your experience to develop and optimize L2/L3 functionalities for cutting-edge 5G networks. Collaborating with systems engineers, testers, and hardware teams, you'll create robust implementations of key elements like MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, and NGAP. Embrace the challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of telecommunications! See More Jobs At Nokia, we want every candidate to be able to perform their best. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. All requests are treated confidentially.
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