Senior Embedded 5GC Software Development Engineer

View More Jobs Senior Embedded 5GC Software Development Engineer United States (Onsite) We are seeking a Senior Embedded 5GC Software Development Engineer to drive innovation in 5G Core network functions. In this role, you will design and implement high-performance, 3GPP-compliant control-plane and user-plane functionality, focusing on ARM-based architectures. Your expertise will contribute to building robust, carrier-grade systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Your responsibilities Develop embedded software for 5G Core network functions, including AMF, SMF, UPF, AUSF, UDM, PCF, and NRF. Implement and maintain 5G protocols and procedures, such as NAS, NGAP, PFCP, and GTP-U. Design and develop high-performance software using C, Go, and Rust. Optimize software for Linux embedded systems on ARM-based platforms. Create high-performance packet-processing components with DPDK. Enhance system performance for latency, throughput, CPU usage, and memory efficiency. Debug complex protocol, system, and performance issues using advanced tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration. Stay updated with the latest 5G Core technologies and industry trends. Your skills and experience Extensive experience in 5G Core architecture and call flows. In-depth knowledge of 3GPP procedures, including registration, mobility, and session management. Strong programming skills in C, with experience in Go or Rust. Proficiency in Linux system programming and embedded Linux development. Experience with ARM-based systems and multi-threaded programming. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP, HTTP/2). Expertise in packet processing and performance tuning. Familiarity with DPDK and its applications.

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Experience in implementing 5G Core network functions in production. Strong debugging skills using tools like Wireshark, GDB, and tcpdump. 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 37764 Will

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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 $125,000.00 - $232,000 USD Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles. Experience level Experienced Locations 6600 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, Texas, 75023-2310, US (Onsite) Similar 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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